Last Train to Oaxaca
A stirred añejo tequila and mezcal cocktail with Lillet Blanc and allspice-cinnamon syrup. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the orange twist.
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Volumen123 ml
Strength23 % Vol.-%
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 ml Wodka (40 %)2.5 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar4 g (3.3%)1 Stück Zucker
Acidity0.09%
SüßeOff-dry
Brian Miller (2009)
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