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A gin sour with blood orange liqueur, Fernet-Branca, grapefruit and lime juices, and simple syrup. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients (except the grapefruit twist) with ice, then strain into a coupe. Squeeze the grapefruit twist over the drink and discard. No garnish.
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Volume223 ml
Strength15 % vol.
Alcohol33 ml (26 g)83 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar14 g (6.5%)3.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.44%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Thomas Waugh (2008)
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