Mexicano
A reposado tequila and Champagne cocktail with cucumber, Gran Classico bitter, and a lemon twist; mildly acidic and off-dry. It is fairly strong at about 20% ABV.
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Stir with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe
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Volume155 ml
Strength20% ABV
Alcohol31 ml (24 g)78 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar4.3 g (2.8%)1 sugar cube
Acidity0.25%
SweetnessOff-dry
Jim Meehan (Summer 2010)
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