Almond Brother
A reposado tequila sour with amaretto, apricot liqueur, lime juice, orgeat, and maple syrup. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Steps
7
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~104 g
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Volume187 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)66 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar15 g (8.0%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.72%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jason Littrell (2011)
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