The Monroe
A gin drink on the rocks with peach liqueur, orgeat, Peychaud's and orange bitters, and a splash of club soda. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients (except the club soda) over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Add the club soda. No garnish.
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Volumen103 ml
Strength23 % Vol.-%
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 ml Wodka (40 %)2 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar6.5 g (6.3%)1.5 Zuckerwürfel
Aciditykeine
SüßeSweet
Scott Teague (2013)
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The Monroe