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The Long Shot
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Reposado tequila (100% agave) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Ferrand Dry Curaçao liqueur |
| 1/4 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| Top up with | Thomas Henry Soda Water |
Garnish: Orange slice & lemon wedge. Serve with a straw.
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Collins glass
Method:
SHAKE first 5 ingredients with ice and strain ice-filled glass. TOP with soda and briefly stir.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of The Long Shot contains 175 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 19.65% alc./vol. (39.31° proof)
- 19 grams of pure alcohol
History
Created in 2007 by Julian de Feral at Milk & Honey, London, England.
Review
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