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Cutter
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Cutter
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄4 oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 3⁄4 oz | Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Amaro (e.g. CioCiaro) |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A riff on a Paper Plane.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2020 by Alec Bales at the Ticonderoga Club in Atlanta, USA. Originally based on St. George Spirits' B&E American Whiskey.
Nutrition:
One serving of Cutter contains 212 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 18.95% alc./vol. (18.95° proof)
- 20 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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