The Monroe
A gin drink on the rocks with peach liqueur, orgeat, Peychaud's and orange bitters, and a splash of club soda. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients (except the club soda) over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Add the club soda. No garnish.
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容量103 ml
Strength23% 酒精度
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 毫升伏特加(40%)2 杯(每杯 30 毫升)
Sugar6.5 g (6.3%)1.5 顆方糖
Acidity無
甜度Sweet
Scott Teague (2013)
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