Imaginary Grace
A stirred reposado tequila cocktail with cream sherry, pear brandy, sweet vermouth, agave nectar, and mole and Angostura bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volume139 ml
Strength22 % vol.
Alcohol31 ml (25 g)78 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar6.3 g (4.5%)1.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.10%
DouceurOff-dry
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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Imaginary Grace