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Fresa Brava

A jalapeño-infused tequila sour with muddled strawberry, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
StrawberryJalapeño-Infused Siembra Azul Blanco TequilaYellow ChartreuseLemon JuiceSimple Syrup
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12.0g1
4
21.3g.75 oz
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14.2g.5 oz
6
Coupe
Verre
In a shaker, gently muddle the strawberry. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice, then double strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Volume213 ml
Strength15 % vol.
Alcohol32 ml (26 g)81 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar17 g (8.1%)4.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.68%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Phil Ward (2009)

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