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A Japanese whisky sour with orgeat, amontillado sherry, lemon and orange juices, honey syrup, amaro, and Angostura and mole bitters. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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Short shake all the ingredients with 3 ice cubes, then strain into a pilsner glass filled with crushed ice. Skewer the lime wheel, orange crescent, and cherry on a cocktail pick and insert into the ice along with a mint sprig.
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容量232 ml
Strength13% 酒精度
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)76 毫升伏特加（40%）2.5 杯（每杯 30 毫升）
Sugar25 g (10.9%)6.5 顆方糖
Acidity0.47%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Brad Farran (2013)
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