Nitty-Gritty
A stirred mezcal cocktail with manzanilla sherry, Bénédictine, pear liqueur, agave nectar, and apple and aromatic bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
Steps
9
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Total liquid~106 g
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الحجم156 ml
Strength22% كحول حجمي
Alcohol34 ml (27 g)85 مل من الفودكا (٤٠٪)3 رشفة (كل منها ٣٠ مل)
Sugar7.7 g (4.9%)2 مكعبات سكر
Acidity0.13%
الحلاوةOff-dry
Joaquín Simó (2011)
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