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A stirred Cognac cocktail with apple brandy, Bénédictine, Yellow Chartreuse, absinthe, and Peychaud's bitters. It is off-dry and strong at about 29% ABV.
Steps
7
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~87 g
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Volumen132 ml
Strength29 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol38 ml (30 g)95 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar4.9 g (3.7%)1 terrón de azúcar
Acidityninguno
DulzorOff-dry
Phil Ward (2008)
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