Elder Fashion Royale
A gin Champagne cocktail with elderflower liqueur and orange bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 25% 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 grapefruit twist.
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Volumen86 ml
Strength25 % Vol.-%
Alcohol22 ml (17 g)54 ml Wodka (40 %)2 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar5.1 g (5.9%)1.5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity0.05%
SüßeSweet
Phil Ward (2008)
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