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A stirred Old Tom gin cocktail with Amaro Meletti, dry vermouth, pear brandy, and Angostura bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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용량136 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85ml의 보드카(40%)3샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar7.8 g (5.7%)2개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity0.07%
단맛Sweet
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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