Café Arroz
A low-proof, off-dry reposado tequila cocktail made with horchata, Kahlua, and grated cinnamon. It contains no citrus acidity and is about 11% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Café Arroz
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Volume184 ml
Strength11% ABV
Alcohol21 ml (16 g)52 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar8.2 g (4.5%)2 sugar cubes
Aciditynone
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Spring 2008)
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