Castle of Córdoba
A stirred pale cream sherry cocktail with Calvados, Cognac, and Peychaud's bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 18% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the apple slice.
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Volume135 ml
Strength18 % vol.
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar4.3 g (3.1%)1 cube de sucre
Acidity0.18%
DouceurOff-dry
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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Castle of Córdoba