Aviation
Ingredients
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05
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~99 g
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Created by: Hugo Ensslin
Source: Recipes for Mixed Drinks
Year: 1916
Drink size: ≈ 201 ml
Strength: ≈ 17% ABV
Alcohol: 34 ml (27 g)
Same alcohol as: 85 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 6 g (3.2%) [aka 1.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.66%
Citrus: Tart
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