Pete's Word
An Islay Scotch sour of equal parts Scotch, maraschino liqueur, Green Chartreuse, and lime juice. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 17% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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용량172 ml
Strength17% ABV
Alcohol29 ml (23 g)72ml의 보드카(40%)2.5샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar12 g (7.2%)3개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity0.78%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Phil Ward (2008)
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