Old Friend
ABV before dilution: 25–29%
Calculation notes
- London Dry Gin: 40–46%
- Elderflower Liqueur: 20%
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 0.5 oz Strucchi Bitter
- 0.33333334 oz Elderflower Liqueur
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail or coupe glass
Source: Difford's Guide
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