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Martini with a Spot
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Martini with a Spot
Serve in a Martini glass
| 2 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄2 oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth |
| 1 dash | La Fée Parisienne absinthe |
Garnish: Lemon zest twist
How to make:
STIR gin and vermouth with ice and strain into chilled glass. Carefully POUR 'spot' of absinthe into centre of the drink.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Dry vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
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Review:
Absinthe adds bone-dry complexity to this otherwise Wet Martini.
History:
Discovered in 2007 at Westbourne House, London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Martini with a Spot contains 184 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.9 standard drinks
- 29.48% alc./vol. (29.48° proof)
- 26.6 grams of pure alcohol
- More Martini-style cocktails
- More Modern cocktails
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