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Green Harvest

A tequila-based cocktail with Concord grapes, hibiscus tea, and Green Chartreuse. It is lightly tart and off-dry, with moderate strength at about 16% ABV.
Concord GrapeChilled Brewed Hibiscus TeaJose Cuervo Platino TequilaGreen Chartreuse
1
20.0g4
5
Fizz
Glass
Stir with ice and fine-strain into a chilled fizz glass filled with ice
Volume161 ml
Strength16% ABV
Alcohol26 ml (20 g)65 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.8 g (4.2%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.30%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Fall 2009)

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