North Garden
An apple brandy and bourbon old-fashioned with a little Islay Scotch, demerara syrup, and Angostura bitters. It is off-dry and strong at about 31% ABV.
Steps
6
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~77 g
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Volumen116 ml
Strength31 % Vol.-%
Alcohol36 ml (28 g)89 ml Wodka (40 %)3 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar4.6 g (3.9%)1 Stück Zucker
Aciditykeine
SüßeOff-dry
Jason Littrell (2009)
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