Jarnac Shrub
A stirred Cognac cocktail with sweet vermouth, sour cherry shrub, and orange bitters. It is tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 18% ABV.
Steps
6
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the cherries.
Total liquid~114 g
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Volume164 ml
Strength18 % vol.
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)72 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar11 g (6.7%)2.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.74%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Toby Cecchini (2009)
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