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A bourbon sparkler with cherry liqueur, ruby port, and a dash of absinthe, shaken and topped with champagne. It is off-dry and moderately strong at about 18% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with ice, then strain into a flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with the orange twist.
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Volume152 ml
Strength18 % vol.
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)68 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar4.7 g (3.1%)1 cube de sucre
Acidity0.07%
DouceurOff-dry
Joaquín Simó (2011)
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