Mesa Fresca
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Mesa Fresca
Serve in a Collins glass
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
| 2 1⁄2 oz | Pink grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 5⁄6 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Collins glass.
- Prepare lime slice wheel for garnish.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Sweet and sour tequila and grapefruit.
History:
Adapted from a recipe discovered in 2005 at Mesa Grill in New York City, USA.
Nutrition:
One serving of Mesa Fresca contains 192 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.1 standard drinks
- 8.91% alc./vol. (8.91° proof)
- 14.7 grams of pure alcohol
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