Sure Shot
A stirred Old Tom gin and genever cocktail with ancho chile-infused sweet vermouth, coffee liqueur, demerara syrup, and orange bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volume131 ml
Strength23 % vol.
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)75 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar9.1 g (7.0%)2.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.08%
DouceurSweet
Jillian Vose (2011)
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