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A stirred Old Tom gin cocktail with sweet vermouth, Calvados, Strega, and aromatic bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
Steps
6
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~91 g
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Volume135 ml
Strength23 % vol.
Alcohol31 ml (24 g)78 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar6.2 g (4.6%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.08%
DouceurOff-dry
Alex Day (2008)
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