Mesa Fresca

Serve in a Collins glass...
2	fl oz	Patrón Reposado (orange seal) 100% agave tequila
3	fl oz	Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lime slice

Comment:

Sweet and sour tequila and grapefruit.

About:

Discovered in 2005 at Mesa Grill, New York City, USA.

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