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Seelbach in a flute, drawn with its ingredient layers

Seelbach recipe

BuiltFluteNo ice22% ABV240 kcal

The Seelbach is a built whiskey cocktail, made with bourbon, triple sec, Angostura bitters and more, served in a flute. It is sparkling.

Strength: about 22% ABV in the glass, roughly 31 g of alcohol and about 240 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Seelbach ingredients

Bourbon30 ml (1 oz)
Triple sec15 ml (½ oz)
Angostura bitters7 dashes
Peychaud's bitters7 dashes
Champagnetop up, about 120 ml

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Seelbach

  1. Stir the bourbon, triple sec and both bitters with ice.
  2. Strain into a flute.
  3. Top with Champagne.
Glass
Flute
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Orange peel
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Seelbach: quick answers

How strong is a Seelbach?
About 22% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 31 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Seelbach?
About 240 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Seelbach served in?
A flute, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Seelbach have?
5 in total: bourbon, triple sec, Angostura bitters, Peychaud's bitters and Champagne. Simple enough to make at home.

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