Scotch Lady
A Scotch sour with apple brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, grenadine, and egg white. It is lightly tart, sweet, and light at about 11% ABV.
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Dry shake all the ingredients, then shake again with ice. Double strain into a coupe and garnish with the cherry.
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容量220 ml
Strength11% 酒精度
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)63 毫升伏特加（40%）2 杯（每杯30毫升）
Sugar19 g (8.7%)5 块方糖
Acidity0.62%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Phil Ward (2008)
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