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The Sink or Swim

The Washington Post, December 20, 2006
  • Course: Beverage
  • Features: Fast, Holiday (Christmas)

Summary:

This is one of 12 cocktails being served at the Georgetown 1789 Restaurant to mark the 12 days of Christmas, which run from Dec. 25 through Jan. 5. Can you guess which day inspired it? It's the seventh day (seven swans a-swimming), New Year's Eve, says manager Mark Kibbe.

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 1 1/2 ounces brandy
  • Ice

Directions:

Combine the ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from 1789 Restaurant.

Tested by Margaret Roth for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 135
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 0g 0
Saturated Fat: 0g 0
Cholesterol: 0mg 0
Sodium: 2mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 2g 1
Dietary Fiber: 0g 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 0g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g
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