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A tequila and mezcal sour with jalapeño-infused tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters, served with a smoked salt rim. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Smoked SaltPueblo Viejo Reposado TequilaJalapeño-Infused Siembra Azul Blanco TequilaDel Maguey Vida MezcalLime JuiceSimple SyrupAngostura Bitters
1
to taste
4
14.2g.5 أوقية
5
21.3g.75 أوقية
6
21.3g.75 أوقية
8
Coupe
زجاج
Rim a coupe with smoked salt. Shake the remaining ingredients with ice, then strain into the coupe. No garnish.
الحجم179 ml
Strength14% كحول حجمي
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)62 مل من الفودكا (٤٠٪)2 رشفة (كل منها ٣٠ مل)
Sugar14 g (7.8%)3.5 مكعبات سكر
Acidity0.74%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Phil Ward (2008)

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