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A Sinking Cocktail
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A Sinking Cocktail
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Bittersweet orange-red aperitivo |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Sauvignon blanc wine |
| 1⁄6 oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1⁄6 oz | Heering Cherry Liqueur |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and strawberry.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and use a garnish along with a strawberry on rim.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Sauvignon blanc wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Copper red and bitter sweet with wine, elderflower and a touch of cherry liqueur.
History:
Created in 2009 by Rich Hunt at Quo Vadis, London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of A Sinking Cocktail contains 167 calories
Alcohol content:
- 0.7 standard drinks
- 9.88% alc./vol. (9.88° proof)
- 9.9 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
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