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A stirred Cognac cocktail with Punt e Mes, East India sherry, and Batavia arrack. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volumen137 ml
Strength24 % Vol.-%
Alcohol33 ml (26 g)82 ml Wodka (40 %)2.5 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar4.7 g (3.4%)1 Stück Zucker
Acidity0.11%
SüßeOff-dry
Alex Day (2009)
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