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Tuxedo

Ingredients
Make
01
56.7g2 oz
02
2.0g2 dashes
03
Fortified wine
Add
42.5g1.5 oz
04
Liqueur
Garnish
1
05
Spices, herbs & garnishes
Garnish
1
06
7.1g.25 oz
07
to taste
08
Coupe
Glass
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~108 g
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Tuxedo
Created by: Harry Johnson
Source: Bartender’s Manual
Year: 1900
Drink size: ≈ 160 ml
Strength: ≈ 22% ABV
Alcohol: 35 ml (28 g)
Same alcohol as: 88 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 3 g (2.1%) [aka 1 sugar cube]
Acidity: 0.17%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry

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