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The Spirits #154: The Sauternes Sour

Not to mention: The Sauternes Martini

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Richard Godwin
Dec 30, 2024
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~ THE SAUTERNES SOUR ~

30ml vodka
15ml brandy
15ml Sauternes syrup
10ml lemon juice

Sauternes Syrup: combine one part Sauternes (or similar dessert wine) with one part caster sugar. Apply the gentlest possible heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow to cool. Decant. It will keep for a month or so in the fridge.

For the cocktail itself? Freeze…

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