Oaxaca Old-Fashioned
A reposado tequila and mezcal old-fashioned with agave nectar, Angostura bitters, and an orange twist. It is off-dry and strong at about 26% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. To garnish, flame the orange twist over the drink, then drop it in.
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Volumen95 ml
Strength26 % Vol.-%
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)62 ml Wodka (40 %)2 Shots (à 30 ml)
Sugar4.6 g (4.8%)1 Stück Zucker
Aciditykeine
SüßeOff-dry
Phil Ward (2008)
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