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Tailspin

A stirred gin cocktail with sweet vermouth, Green Chartreuse, orange bitters, and a Campari rinse. It is sweet and strong at about 28% ABV.
CampariBeefeater GinCarpano Antica Sweet VermouthGreen ChartreuseHouse Orange BittersLemon Twist
Steps
1
Liqueur
Rinse
Campari
to taste
2
Gin
Add
Beefeater Gin
42.5g1.5 oz
3
Vermouth
Add
Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth
28.3g1 oz
4
Liqueur
Add
Green Chartreuse
28.3g1 oz
5
Bitters
Add
House Orange Bitters
1.0g1 dash
6
Fruit
Garnish
Lemon Twist
1
7
Coupe
Glass
Rinse a coupe with Campari and dump. Stir the remaining ingredients over ice, then strain into the coupe. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Total liquid~100 g
Volume152 ml
Strength28% ABV
Alcohol42 ml (33 g)106 ml of vodka (40%)3.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar12 g (8.0%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.12%
SweetnessSweet
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