Dulce de Leche
A creamy tequila cocktail with Pedro Ximénez sherry, whole egg, heavy cream, grapefruit twist, and cinnamon. It is lightly acidic, off-dry, and about 10% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Dulce de Leche
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Volume186 ml
Strength10% ABV
Alcohol19 ml (15 g)46 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar9.2 g (5.0%)2.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.07%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Winter 2008)
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Dulce de Leche