Stringer Bell
An amontillado sherry sour with jalapeño-infused tequila, Cynar, lime and celery juices, cane syrup, and salt. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 9% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the celery stick.
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الحجم172 ml
Strength9% كحول حجمي
Alcohol15 ml (12 g)38 مل من الفودكا (٤٠٪)1.5 رشفة (كل منها ٣٠ مل)
Sugar15 g (8.5%)3.5 مكعبات سكر
Acidity0.91%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Tyson Buhler (2013)
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