Shruff's End
A stirred Islay Scotch and apple brandy cocktail with Bénédictine and Peychaud's bitters. It is off-dry and strong at about 31% ABV.
Steps
5
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~73 g
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Volumen111 ml
Strength31 % Vol.-%
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85 ml Wodka (40 %)3 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar5 g (4.5%)1.5 Zuckerwürfel
Aciditykeine
SüßeOff-dry
Phil Ward (2008)
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