Smokestack Lightning

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Serve in

a Coupe glass...
1¾ fl oz Patrón Reposado (orange seal) 100% agave tequila
¼ fl oz Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
½ fl oz AquaRiva Organic Agave Syrup
¾ fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain with ice.

Garnish:

Lime wedge

Comment:

Margarita-like with a wisp of Islay smoke.

About:

Created in 2009 by yours truly (Simon Difford) for Tales of the Cocktail 2009.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 180 calories in one serving of Smokestack Lightning.

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Tequila reposado
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Makes this drink 93.33 times
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