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Jalisco Swizzle

A blanco tequila and mezcal swizzle with lime juice, cane syrup, and Angostura bitters. It is tart, medium-sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Siembra Azul Blanco TequilaDel Maguey Vida MezcalJus de citron vertAngostura BittersRondelle de citron vert
Steps
4
14.2g.5 oz
5
2.0g2 dashes
7
Pilsner
Verre
Dry shake all the ingredients, then dump into a pilsner glass filled with crushed ice. Swizzle until cold. Garnish with the lime wheel and serve with a straw.
Total liquid~94 g
Volume171 ml
Strength14 % vol.
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)62 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar12 g (7.3%)3 sucres en cube
Acidity0.78%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Phil Ward (2008)

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