Petticoat
A gin sour with Szechuan peppercorn-infused gin, falernum, apricot liqueur, lime juice, and cane syrup. It is tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volumen182 ml
Strength15 % Vol.-%
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)67 ml Wodka (40 %)2 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar11 g (5.8%)2.5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity0.75%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jessica Gonzalez (2009)
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Petticoat