Black Thorn (Irish)
Ingredients
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~87 g

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Created by: Harry Johnson
Source: Bartender’s Manual
Year: 1900
Drink size: ≈ 129 ml
Strength: ≈ 23% ABV
Alcohol: 30 ml (23 g)
Same alcohol as: 74 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 1 g (0.6%)
Acidity: 0.14%
Non-Citrus: Dry
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