Johnnie California
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Johnnie California
Photographed in an Urban Bar Retro Optic Coupe 21cl
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Patrón Silver blanco tequila |
| 2⁄3 oz | Pallini Limoncello liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Egg white (pasteurised) or 3 dashes Fee Brothers Fee Foam cocktail foamer or Aquafaba or Vegan egg white alternative |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of coin-sized lemon zest twist.
- DRY SHAKE all ingredients (without ice) to emulsify.
- SHAKE again with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Egg white (pasteurised) - Eggs
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A lemony, tequila-laced sour with a sunny disposition.
History:
Created in November 2023 by yours truly after reading a comment by Lou Corteen saying how good a Tequila Sour is when made with limoncello and lemon juice. Many thanks, Lou.
Nutrition:
One serving of Johnnie California contains 139 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 17.05% alc./vol. (17.05° proof)
- 17.1 grams of pure alcohol
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Great alternative to the traditional tequila cocktails. Going on my favourites.
After a while the smoky mezcal kicks in and then you realise its all gone and you need another.