East India Cocktail
Ingredients
Make
07
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~87 g
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Created by: Harry Johnson
Source: Bartender’s Manual
Year: 1900
Drink size: ≈ 173 ml
Strength: ≈ 16% ABV
Alcohol: 29 ml (23 g)
Same alcohol as: 72 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 5 g (3.0%) [aka 1.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.07%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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