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An apple-brandy cocktail with Lillet Rouge, elderflower liqueur, and a quince shrub, plus apple and nutmeg. It is tart and bone-dry, with an acidic, low-sugar profile, and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume139 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol35 ml (27 g)87 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar2.1 g (1.5%)0.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.42%
Sweet vs sourTart
Jim Meehan (Summer 2010)
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