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A Cognac old-fashioned with dry vermouth, orange liqueur, pear brandy, Angostura bitters, and an absinthe rinse. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Rinse a rocks glass with absinthe and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients over ice, then strain into the glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
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Volume114 ml
Strength25 % vol.
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)71 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar4.1 g (3.6%)1 cube de sucre
Acidity0.08%
DouceurOff-dry
Thomas Waugh (2011)
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