Golden Beautiful
A reposado tequila sour with Campari, lime juice, and vanilla and passion fruit syrups, topped with a little club soda. It is tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 13% ABV.
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Short shake all the ingredients (except the club soda) with 3 ice cubes, then strain into a snifter over 1 large ice cube. Top with the club soda. Garnish with a fine grating of lime zest over the top.
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Volume202 ml
Strength13 % vol.
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)64 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar13 g (6.4%)3 sucres en cube
Acidity0.76%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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Golden Beautiful