Cooper Union
An Irish whiskey old-fashioned with elderflower liqueur and orange bitters in an Islay Scotch-rinsed glass. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
Steps
6
Rinse a double rocks glass with Laphroaig and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients (except the lemon twist) over ice, then strain into the glass. Squeeze the lemon twist over the drink and discard. No garnish.
Total liquid~72 g
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Volume108 ml
Strength25 % vol.
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)67 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar5.1 g (4.7%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.04%
DouceurOff-dry
Phil Ward (2008)
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