Water Lily
A gin-based cocktail with Cointreau, crème de violette, and lemon juice. It is acidic and tart, has moderate sweetness, and is about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Water Lily
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Volume155 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol22 ml (18 g)56 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar10 g (6.5%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.87%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Richard Boccato, “New York” (2007)
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Water Lily