Cure for Pain
A stirred rye and bourbon cocktail with tawny port, sweet vermouth, Campari, and white crème de cacao. It is off-dry and strong at about 28% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the orange twist.
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Volume143 ml
Strength28 % vol.
Alcohol40 ml (31 g)99 ml de vodka (40 %)3.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar6.7 g (4.7%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.11%
DouceurOff-dry
Brian Miller (2009)
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Cure for Pain