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A stirred Old Tom gin cocktail with Amaro Meletti, dry vermouth, pear brandy, and Angostura bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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容量136 ml
Strength25% 酒精度
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85 毫升伏特加（40%）3 杯（每杯30毫升）
Sugar7.8 g (5.7%)2 块方糖
Acidity0.07%
甜度Sweet
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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