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A stirred gin and aquavit cocktail with sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the orange twist.
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Volume143 ml
Strength25 % vol.
Alcohol35 ml (28 g)88 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar6.7 g (4.7%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.10%
DouceurOff-dry
Eryn Reece (2013)
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