Japanese Cocktail
Ingredients
Make
05
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~73 g
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Created by: Jerry Thomas
Source: Bar-Tenders Guide
Year: 1862
Drink size: ≈ 108 ml
Strength: ≈ 23% ABV
Alcohol: 24 ml (19 g)
Same alcohol as: 61 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 11 g (10.3%) [aka 3 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.00%
Non-Citrus: Very sweet
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