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A mezcal drink on the rocks with raspberry liqueur, Averna, vanilla syrup, and orange bitters. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 24% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the raspberries.
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Volume126 ml
Strength24 % vol.
Alcohol31 ml (24 g)77 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar7.8 g (6.2%)2 sucres en cube
Acidity0.08%
DouceurSweet
Jillian Vose (2013)
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