Terrible Love
A mezcal drink on the rocks with Suze, elderflower liqueur, 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 an old-fashioned glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the grapefruit twist.
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Volume118 ml
Strength24 % vol.
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 ml de vodka (40 %)2.5 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar8.4 g (7.1%)2 sucres en cube
Acidity0.04%
DouceurSweet
Phil Ward (2013)
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