Alembic
A Sazerac-style genever drink with demerara syrup, Peychaud's bitters, and an absinthe rinse. It is sweet and strong at about 29% ABV.
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Rinse a rocks glass with absinthe and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients over ice, then strain into the glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the lemon twist.
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Volume101 ml
Strength29 % vol.
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)72 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar7 g (7.0%)2 sucres en cube
Acidityaucun
DouceurSweet
Phil Ward (2008)
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