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Roxanne
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Roxanne
Photographed in a ZigZag Old-Fashioned Glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 1⁄2 oz | Amaro Santoni |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Strawberry Syrup |
| 4 drop | Difford's Margarita Bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of half strawberry on rim.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
What to call a red bittersweet strawberry-influenced aperitivo created while the soundtrack playing is The Police singing "Roxanne (Put on the red light), I loved you since I knew you"?
History:
Created by yours truly in January 2022 at the Clocktower in Rye, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Roxanne contains 140 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 18.76% alc./vol. (18.76° proof)
- 15 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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