Widow's Laurel
A stirred Calvados cocktail with Drambuie, sweet vermouth, allspice dram, 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. Garnish with the cherries.
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الحجم136 ml
Strength25% كحول حجمي
Alcohol34 ml (26 g)84 مل من الفودكا (٤٠٪)3 رشفة (كل منها ٣٠ مل)
Sugar8.7 g (6.4%)2 مكعبات سكر
Acidity0.07%
الحلاوةSweet
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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