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A tequila cocktail made with reposado tequila, palo cortado sherry, honey liqueur, orange bitters, and a lemon twist. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume140 ml
Strength24% ABV
Alcohol34 ml (26 g)84 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar3.6 g (2.6%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.09%
SweetnessOff-dry
Daniel Eun (Fall 2008)
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