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Skid Row
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Skid Row
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 2 oz | Oude genever |
| 1⁄2 oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Amaro (e.g. Ramazzotti) |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 1 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS flamed orange zest twist over cocktail, then use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Complex, spirit-forward, and bittersweet with apricot liqueur and amaro laced with Dutch genever.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2009 by Eric Alperin at The Varnish in Los Angeles, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of Skid Row contains 168 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.9 standard drinks
- 28.87% alc./vol. (28.87° proof)
- 26.2 grams of pure alcohol
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