Sure Shot
A stirred Old Tom gin and genever cocktail with ancho chile-infused sweet vermouth, coffee liqueur, demerara syrup, and orange bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
Steps
7
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~89 g
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Volume131 ml
Strength23% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)75 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.1 g (7.0%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.08%
SweetnessSweet
Jillian Vose (2011)
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