Light and Day
A stirred gin cocktail with Yellow Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, a little orange juice, and Peychaud's bitters. It is sweet and strong at about 26% ABV.
Steps
6
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~89 g
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Volumen133 ml
Strength26 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar7.8 g (5.9%)2 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.04%
DulzorSweet
Alex Day (2008)
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Light and Day