No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
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Alex Summer
Measurements in:
Serves:
| 1 1/3 fl oz | Watermelon juice |
| 1 fl oz | Nonino Il Moscato Grappa Monovitigno |
| 2/3 fl oz | Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur |
| 1/3 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
Garnish: Skewered watermelon balls
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Coupe glass
Method:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. (Instead of watermelon juice you can muddle lumps cut from a wedge of fresh watermelon.)
Flavour Profile
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Alex Summer contains 88 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 14.93% alc./vol. (29.86° proof)
- 16 grams of pure alcohol
Review
Grappa adds its distinctive character to this cocktail that's fruity and summery without being sweet.
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A cocktail that dates from the early 20th century, when it was made without egg white and served straight-up. However, this more contemporary...
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Fruity, yet spirit-forward. Looking at the ingredients, this cocktail should be very sweet. It is rich, but it is surprising how the dilution from...
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