Castle of Córdoba
A stirred pale cream sherry cocktail with Calvados, Cognac, and Peychaud's bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 18% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the apple slice.
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الحجم135 ml
Strength18% كحول حجمي
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 مل من الفودكا (٤٠٪)2 رشفة (كل منها ٣٠ مل)
Sugar4.3 g (3.1%)مكعب سكر واحد
Acidity0.18%
الحلاوةOff-dry
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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Castle of Córdoba