Les Verts Monts
A stirred brandy cocktail of Armagnac, Cognac, and Calvados with blanc vermouth, pale cream sherry, maple syrup, and Angostura bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
Steps
10
Stir all the ingredients (except the lemon twist) over ice, then strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Squeeze the lemon twist over the drink and discard. Garnish with the apple slice.
Total liquid~107 g
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Volumen158 ml
Strength22 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol35 ml (27 g)87 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar9.3 g (5.9%)2.5 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.11%
DulzorSweet
Jillian Vose (2013)
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