La Valentina
A blanco tequila sour with raspberries, grapefruit and lime juices, simple syrup, and salt, topped with Belgian wheat beer. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 8% ABV.
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In a shaker, gently muddle the raspberries. Add the remaining ingredients (except the beer) and short shake with 3 ice cubes. Double strain into a pilsner glass filled with crushed ice, then pour in the beer. Garnish with the raspberries and serve with a straw.
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Volume234 ml
Strength8 % vol.
Alcohol20 ml (16 g)49 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar17 g (7.2%)4 sucres en cube
Acidity0.91%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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