Alta California
A stirred blanco tequila cocktail with blanc vermouth, Yellow Chartreuse, and a touch of cinnamon syrup. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
Steps
5
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~93 g
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Volume139 ml
Strength24 % vol.
Alcohol33 ml (26 g)83 ml de vodka (40 %)3 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar8.3 g (6.0%)2 sucres en cube
Acidity0.10%
DouceurSweet
Alex Day (2009)
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