The Dangerous Summer
A stirred Japanese whisky cocktail with sweet vermouth, blood orange liqueur, and kirsch. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients (except the orange twist) over ice, then strain into a martini glass. Flame the orange twist over the drink and discard. No garnish.
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Volumen138 ml
Strength25 % Vol.-%
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)86 ml Wodka (40 %)3 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar6.2 g (4.5%)1.5 Zuckerwürfel
Acidity0.10%
SüßeOff-dry
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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The Dangerous Summer