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A stirred Old Tom gin cocktail with Amaro Meletti, dry vermouth, pear brandy, and Angostura bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
Steps
6
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~91 g
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Volumen136 ml
Strength25 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar7.8 g (5.7%)2 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.07%
DulzorSweet
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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