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Ingredients
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06
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~106 g
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Created by: Robert Vermeire
Source: Cocktails: How to Mix Them
Year: 1922
Drink size: ≈ 205 ml
Strength: ≈ 16% ABV
Alcohol: 32 ml (26 g)
Same alcohol as: 81 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 10 g (4.9%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.65%
Citrus: Balanced
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