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Army Cocktail

On the palate, citrus, nutty and dry across a lean, light body. The drink is firm and warming and fairly approachable.

CitrusNuttyDry
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness1
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity2
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Gin

20 ml Modifier

20 ml Citrus or vermouth

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Citrus or fruit garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Seafood
02Cheese

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

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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