Smoked Horchata
A reposado tequila and mezcal cream liqueur drink with cinnamon syrup, horchata, and Angostura bitters. It is sweet and moderately strong at about 12% ABV.
Steps
7
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the cinnamon stick.
Total liquid~121 g
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Volume201 ml
Strength12 % vol.
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)60 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar14 g (6.8%)3.5 sucres en cube
Acidityaucun
DouceurSweet
Joaquín Simó (2008)
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