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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.
DrambuieCarpano Antica Sweet VermouthSt. Elizabeth Allspice DramAngostura BittersBrandied Cherry
Steps
2
14.2g.5 oz
7
Coupe
유리
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the cherries.
Total liquid~91 g
용량136 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol34 ml (26 g)84ml의 보드카(40%)3샷(30ml 기준)
Sugar8.7 g (6.4%)2개의 설탕 큐브
Acidity0.07%
단맛Sweet
Joaquín Simó (2009)

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