Los Amargos
A reposado tequila sour with Amaro Nonino, Cardamaro, maraschino liqueur, and lemon juice. It is lightly tart, off-dry, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
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Volume206 ml
Strength15 % vol.
Alcohol31 ml (24 g)77 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar10 g (5.0%)2.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.68%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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