White Negroni
A gin-based cocktail with Lillet Blanc and Suze, plus a lemon twist. It is faintly tart and off-dry, and it is fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
White Negroni
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Volume157 ml
Strength22% ABV
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.2 g (3.9%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.11%
SweetnessOff-dry
Wayne Collins, “London” (2002)
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White Negroni