Lilywhacker
A stirred apple brandy cocktail with sweet vermouth, Cointreau, and mole bitters. It is sweet and strong at about 28% ABV.
Steps
5
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~93 g
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Volume141 ml
Strength28 % vol.
Alcohol40 ml (31 g)99 ml de vodka (40 %)3.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar7.1 g (5.0%)2 sucres en cube
Acidity0.09%
DouceurSweet
Phil Ward (2008)
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