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A split-base tequila and gin cocktail with green pepper, lime, agave syrup, and Green Chartreuse. It is moderately acidic, lightly sweet and balanced, and moderate in strength at about 15% ABV.
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Shake with ice and fine-strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with ice
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Volume198 ml
Strength15% ABV
Alcohol30 ml (24 g)75 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar13 g (6.7%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.67%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Sean Hoard (Summer 2010)
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