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Cold War Easier
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Cold War Easier
Glass:
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 fl oz | Bison grass vodka |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Ferrand Dry Curaçao |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Pinot Noir red wine |
| 1⁄3 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
How to make:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
Garnish:
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Pinot Noir red wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
The reds are a shade near pink in this aromatic sipper.
History:
Adapted from a cocktail discovered circa 2015 at Danger of Death bar, London, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Cold War Easier contains 156 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 19.36% alc./vol. (38.72° proof)
- 16.7 grams of pure alcohol
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Remarkable!
Made a triple batch to share with my boyfriend, and skipped the sugar syrup.
Instant new favorite!
And to think that I only discovered it while looking for a way to utilize an open bottle of Malbec :)