Eclipse Cocktail
An añejo tequila cocktail with a small amount of mezcal, Aperol, Cherry Heering, and lemon juice. It is lightly tart, lightly sweet, and moderate in strength at about 14% ABV.
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Eclipse Cocktail
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Volume218 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol31 ml (25 g)79 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (6.3%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.66%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Leo Robitsheck, “New York” (Winter 2009)
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Eclipse Cocktail