Old Pal
Ingredients
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~99 g
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Created by: Harry McElhone
Source: ABC of Mixing Cocktails
Year: 1922
Drink size: ≈ 147 ml
Strength: ≈ 22% ABV
Alcohol: 33 ml (26 g)
Same alcohol as: 82 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 6 g (3.8%) [aka 1.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.12%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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