Vieux Mot
A gin-based cocktail with lemon juice, simple syrup, and St-Germain elderflower liqueur. It is tart with noticeable acidity, sweet, and low-proof at about 13% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Vieux Mot
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Volume160 ml
Strength13% ABV
Alcohol21 ml (17 g)53 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar15 g (9.2%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.86%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Don Lee (Fall 2007)
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