Stringer Bell
An amontillado sherry sour with jalapeño-infused tequila, Cynar, lime and celery juices, cane syrup, and salt. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 9% ABV.
Steps
9
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the celery stick.
Total liquid~114 g
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Volume172 ml
Strength9 % vol.
Alcohol15 ml (12 g)38 ml de vodka (40 %)1.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar15 g (8.5%)3.5 sucres en cube
Acidity0.91%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Tyson Buhler (2013)
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