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A blanco tequila highball with lime juice, cane syrup, grenadine, and habanero shrub. It is tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 15% ABV.
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Fill a highball glass with cracked ice. Short shake all the ingredients with 3 ice cubes, then strain into the glass. Garnish with the lime wheel and cherry flag and serve with a straw.
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Volume164 ml
Strength15 % vol.
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)63 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar17 g (10.6%)4.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.83%
Sweet vs sourSweet
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