Schuman's Alley
A stirred aperitif-style cocktail of bianco and dry vermouths, Cocchi Americano, gin, and Yellow Chartreuse with two kinds of bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 20% ABV.
Steps
9
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a Nick & Nora glass. To garnish, squeeze the lemon twist over the drink, then roll it up, skewer it on a cocktail pick, and drop it in the drink.
Total liquid~108 g
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Volume158 ml
Strength20% ABV
Alcohol31 ml (25 g)78 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar13 g (8.1%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.20%
SweetnessSweet
Jillian Vose (2013)
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Schuman's Alley