La Louche
Ingredients
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~99 g

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Created by: Charlotte Voisey
Year: Winter 2007
Drink size: ≈ 184 ml
Strength: ≈ 15% ABV
Alcohol: 28 ml (22 g)
Same alcohol as: 69 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 9 g (4.9%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.56%
Citrus: Balanced
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