Grandma Death
(Recipe Below)
Grandma Death
2 oz Pear Vodka
.5 oz Crème De Violette
.25 oz Liquor 43
Top Cava or Prosecco or Brut
Lemon Peel
In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Pear Vodka, .5 oz Crème De Violet, and .25 oz Liquor 43. Add ice and stir until chilled.
Strain into a chilled Collins glass, Collins spear garnish with a lemon peel spring. Top Cava or Prosecco or Brut.
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Wild Roots Pear Vodka
Country: United States
ABV: 70 proof/35%
Brand: Wild Roots
Spirits Type: Flavored Vodka
Taste: Sweet pear and tree fruit, lightly floral
Price Category: $
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Creme De Violette
Country: Germany
ABV: 44 proof/88%
Brand: The Bitter Truth GmbH
Spirits Type:
Taste: light floral with a faint licorice root flavor
Price Category: Liqueur/Cordials/Schnapps
Made from the blossoms and roots of violets infused into a neutral grain spirit. Light purple in color which turns blue when mixed with neutrally colored spirits or mixers.
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Liquor 43
Country: Germany
ABV: 44 proof/88%
Brand: The Bitter Truth GmbH
Spirits Type:
Taste: light floral with a faint licorice root flavor
Price Category: Liqueur/Cordials/Schnapps
Made from the blossoms and roots of violets infused into a neutral grain spirit. Light purple in color which turns blue when mixed with neutrally colored spirits or mixers.
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Cava
Country: Spain
ABV: 28 proof/14%
Brand: Freixenet
Spirits Type: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Taste: Almond, Apple, Toast
Price Category: $
Medium-bodied, sparkling wine boasting of tree fruit, bright citrus, and a tough of ginger.
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Lemon Peel
A lemon peel spritz and twist can add a quick bit of brightness and bold citrus to a cocktail. When roasted or charred, it can add a toasted and nutty aroma and flavor.
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