Fail-Safe
A Negroni-style drink of navy-strength gin and sloe gin with Aperol, dry curaçao, and Angostura bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
Steps
6
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. No garnish.
Total liquid~73 g
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Volume109 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)67 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar11 g (9.8%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.11%
SweetnessSweet
Scott Teague (2013)
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