Name: Ohio
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Rye whiskey 50% abv; 15 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 2.5 ml Orange Curaçao; 2.5 ml China-China liqueur; 1 dash Aromatic bitters; 60 ml Brut sparkling wine

Ohio
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Glass:

Photographed in a Speakeasy Flute 5.75oz

Ingredients:
1 fl oz	Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
¹⁄₂ fl oz	Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
¹⁄₁₂ fl oz	Ferrand Dry Curaçao
¹⁄₁₂ fl oz	Bigallet China China Amer
1 dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters
2 fl oz	Brut champagne/sparkling wine chilled

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Prepare:

Select and pre-chill a FLUTE GLASS.
Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

How to make:

STIR first 5 ingredients with ice.
STRAIN into chilled glass.
TOP with sparkling wine.

Garnish:

EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino), Brut champagne/sparkling wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

Herbal, bittersweet, zesty and enlivening. A great aperitivo.

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History:

The Ohio is a classic cocktail from the early 20th century which is thought to have originated in Germany, where it remains popular. This recipe is adapted from one created at Buck & Breck in Berlin.

Nutrition:

One serving of Ohio contains 144 calories

Alcohol content:

1.5 standard drinks
19.11% alc./vol. (38.21° proof)
21.1 grams of pure alcohol

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