Mucho Picchu
A pisco sour with maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup, topped with dry Champagne. It is sweet and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
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Shake all the ingredients (except the champagne) with ice, then strain into a flute. Top with champagne and garnish with the grapefruit twist.
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Volume141 ml
Strength14 % vol.
Alcohol20 ml (16 g)50 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar12 g (8.8%)3 sucres en cube
Acidity0.25%
DouceurSweet
Joaquín Simó (2008)
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