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Chicago

The profile opens on sparkling, rich and bitter across a broad, weighty texture. The drink is firm and warming and very easy to drink.

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

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness4
Sourness1
Strength4
Body4
Drinkability5
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Cognac

20 ml Orange liqueur

20 ml Lemon

Method
Build over ice and top as specified.
Glass
Highball or wine glass
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Duck
02Cheese

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

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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