Ward Eight
Ingredients
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~97 g

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Source: The Cocktail Book: A Sideboard Manual for Gentleman
Year: 1913
Drink size: ≈ 187 ml
Strength: ≈ 16% ABV
Alcohol: 30 ml (23 g)
Same alcohol as: 74 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 9 g (5.0%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.65%
Citrus: Balanced
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