Gilchrist
Ingredients
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~94 g
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Created by: Daniel Eun
Year: Fall 2008
Drink size: ≈ 180 ml
Strength: ≈ 16% ABV
Alcohol: 28 ml (22 g)
Same alcohol as: 71 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 5 g (2.8%) [aka 1.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.31%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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