White Birch Fizz
A gin-based fizz with lemon juice, Suze, apricot liqueur, Strega, egg white, and soda. It is tart with light sweetness and low in alcohol at about 10% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled Collins glass
White Birch Fizz
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Volume269 ml
Strength10% ABV
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)69 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.9 g (2.9%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.51%
Sweet vs sourTart
John deBary (Fall 2009)
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