Sazerac
Ingredients
Make
07
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled rocks glass
Total liquid~62 g
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Created by: William Boothby
Source: World Drinks and How to Mix Them
Year: 1908
Drink size: ≈ 93 ml
Strength: ≈ 34% ABV
Alcohol: 31 ml (25 g)
Same alcohol as: 78 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 4 g (4.2%) [aka 1 sugar cube]
Acidity: 0.00%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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