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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.
Steps
8
Rim a coupe with smoked salt. Shake the remaining ingredients with ice, then strain into the coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~101 g
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Volume179 ml
Strength14% ABV
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)62 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (7.8%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.74%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Phil Ward (2008)
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