Don't Sit under the Apple Tree
An apple brandy sour with lemon juice, apple syrup, egg white, and whiskey barrel bitters. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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Dry shake all the ingredients, then shake again with ice. Double strain into a coupe. Garnish with the apple slice.
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용량224 ml
Strength13% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)74ml의 보드카(40%)2.5샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar17 g (7.7%)4.5개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity0.41%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Brian Miller (2008)
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Don't Sit under the Apple Tree