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A blanco tequila sour with orange liqueur, lime and orange juices, kumquat cordial, vanilla syrup, and a splash of club soda. It is tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 12% ABV.
Steps
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Shake all the ingredients (except the club soda) with ice, then strain into a large coupe. Top with the club soda and garnish with the lime wheel.
Total liquid~121 g
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Volume202 ml
Strength12 % vol.
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)62 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar26 g (12.8%)6.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.88%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Jillian Vose (2013)
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