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One Buck
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One Buck
Photographed in an Urban Bar Fluet Highball 45cl
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup |
| 1⁄3 oz | Verjuice |
| 3 1⁄2 oz | Thomas Henry Ginger Beer chilled |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
- Prepare garnish of skewered crystalised ginger..
- POUR all ingredients into a chilled glass.
- Fill glass with ice and briefly stir.
- Garnish with skewered crystallised ginger.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) - Nuts
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Almond and ginger sit brilliantly with brandy in this refreshing cocktail that's freshened with the sharp, vinous notes of verjus. If you find the ginger beer overly spicy then this cocktail is good when made with ginger beer.
AKA: The One Collins
Nutrition:
One serving of One Buck contains 201 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 8.34% alc./vol. (8.34° proof)
- 14.2 grams of pure alcohol
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Did you mean ginger ale?