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A lavender-infused wheat whiskey highball with blanc vermouth, grapefruit and lemon juices, and honey syrup. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 12% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with the grapefruit crescent on a cocktail pick and serve with a straw.
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容量191 ml
Strength12% 酒精度
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 毫升伏特加（40%）2 杯（每杯30毫升）
Sugar16 g (8.6%)4 块方糖
Acidity0.83%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Joaquín Simó (2012)
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