Elder Fashion
A gin old-fashioned with elderflower liqueur, orange bitters, and a grapefruit twist. It is off-dry and strong at about 26% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the grapefruit twist.
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容量109 ml
Strength26% 酒精度
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 毫升伏特加（40%）2.5 杯（每杯 30 毫升）
Sugar5.1 g (4.6%)1.5 顆方糖
Acidity0.04%
甜度Off-dry
Phil Ward (2007)
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