Wooden Ship
A gin and genever old-fashioned with Grand Marnier, cane syrup, whiskey barrel bitters, and a lemon twist. It is off-dry and strong at about 29% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
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Volume112 ml
Strength29 % vol.
Alcohol32 ml (26 g)81 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar5.5 g (4.9%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidityaucun
DouceurOff-dry
Thomas Waugh (2011)
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Wooden Ship