Rite of Spring
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~85 g

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Created by: Don Lee
Year: Spring 2008
Drink size: ≈ 128 ml
Strength: ≈ 25% ABV
Alcohol: 32 ml (25 g)
Same alcohol as: 80 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 2 g (1.2%) [aka 0.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.25%
Non-Citrus: Dry
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