Little Miss Annabelle
A Cognac sour with pear liqueur, Bénédictine, lemon juice, cane syrup, and Peychaud's bitters. It is tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volume187 ml
Strength15 % vol.
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)71 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar11 g (6.0%)3 sucres en cube
Acidity0.72%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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Little Miss Annabelle