Little Sparrow
A stirred Calvados cocktail with apple brandy, sweet vermouth, elderflower liqueur, and Peychaud's bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
Steps
7
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Total liquid~101 g
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용량150 ml
Strength23% ABV
Alcohol35 ml (27 g)87ml의 보드카(40%)3샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar8.9 g (6.0%)2개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity0.12%
단맛Sweet
Brian Miller (2008)
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Little Sparrow