Miss Behavin'
A pear and apple brandy sour with lemon juice and simple syrup, topped with dry Champagne. It is tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients (except the champagne) over ice, then strain into a flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with the Anjou pear slice.
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Volume130 ml
Strength15 % vol.
Alcohol20 ml (16 g)50 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar19 g (14.4%)4.5 sucres en cube
Acidity1.02%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Brian Miller (2008)
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Miss Behavin'