Cynaro de Bergerac
A stirred Cynar-based cocktail with barrel-aged genever, Old Tom gin, Bénédictine, absinthe, and mole bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with the orange twist.
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Volume149 ml
Strength22 % vol.
Alcohol33 ml (26 g)83 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar8.4 g (5.6%)2 sucres en cube
Acidity0.10%
DouceurSweet
Brad Farran (2013)
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