Little Sparrow
A stirred Calvados cocktail with apple brandy, sweet vermouth, elderflower liqueur, and Peychaud's bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
Steps
7
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Total liquid~101 g
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容量150 ml
Strength23% 酒精度
Alcohol35 ml (27 g)87 毫升伏特加（40%）3 杯（每杯 30 毫升）
Sugar8.9 g (6.0%)2 顆方糖
Acidity0.12%
甜度Sweet
Brian Miller (2008)
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Little Sparrow