Fifth Degree

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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
1⁄6 oz Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur)
2 oz Ketel One Vodka
1 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1⁄4 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Lemon zest twist

How to make:

STIR Campari with ice (to coat ice and glass) and then strain to discard excess. Add other ingredients, STIR with coated ice and strain into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Review:

Bitter sweet.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2008 which was promoted by Diageo's Reserve Brands division. Apparently, this drink was inspired by the classic Martinez.

Nutrition:

One serving of Fifth Degree contains 208 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 24.93% alc./vol. (24.93° proof)
  • 25.5 grams of pure alcohol

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Daryl Smith’s Avatar Daryl Smith
31st December 2021 at 13:22
Just too boozy for me, can't put my finger on what it is that I'm not a fan of.
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