Black Magic
A stirred Cognac and rum cocktail with white crème de menthe, Fernet-Branca, simple syrup, and an absinthe rinse. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
Steps
7

Rinse a coupe with absinthe and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients over ice, then strain into the coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~81 g
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용량120 ml
Strength24% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)73ml의 보드카(40%)2.5샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar8.5 g (7.1%)2개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity없음
단맛Sweet
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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