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A stirred rye whiskey cocktail with sweet vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse, Bénédictine, and Peychaud's bitters. It is sweet and strong at about 28% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volume142 ml
Strength28 % vol.
Alcohol40 ml (31 g)100 ml de vodka (40 %)3.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar8.7 g (6.1%)2 sucres en cube
Acidity0.09%
DouceurSweet
Phil Ward (2008)
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