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ABC

With Dessert, ABC has enough sweet and creamy to hold its place beside food. It carries a broad, weighty texture and feels light in strength.

SweetCreamy
APPROX. ABV
14%
STRENGTH
2/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength2
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

1/3 Amaretto

1/3 Baileys irish cream

1/3 Cognac

Method
Layered in a shot glass.
Glass
Shot glass
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Dessert
02Nuts

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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