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Condiment Cocktail

A reposado tequila cocktail with Benedictine, Palo Cortado sherry, lime juice, celery bitters, and a small amount of spicy brown mustard. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and about 17% ABV.
Partida Reposado TequilaThe Bitter Truth Celery BittersGulden's Spicy Brown MustardBenedictineLime JuiceLustau Palo Cortado SherryLime Twist
4
23.8g.75 oz
5
15.2g.5 oz
7
Coupe
Glass
Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
Volume217 ml
Strength17% ABV
Alcohol36 ml (28 g)90 ml of vodka (40%)3 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar7.6 g (3.5%)2 sugar cubes
Acidity0.44%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Jim Meehan (Winter 2009)

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