Chingon
A reposado tequila sour with Bénédictine, orange and lime juices, and orgeat. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the orange twist.
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الحجم190 ml
Strength14% كحول حجمي
Alcohol27 ml (21 g)66 مل من الفودكا (٤٠٪)2 رشفة (كل منها ٣٠ مل)
Sugar15 g (7.9%)4 مكعبات سكر
Acidity0.53%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Brian Miller (2009)
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