Garnish:
Lime wedge on rim
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain with ice.
1 3/4 fl oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
1/4 fl oz | Caisteal Chamuis peated scotch whisky |
1/2 fl oz | Agave syrup |
3/4 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
4 drop | Difford's Margarita Bitters (optional) |
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Review:
Margarita-like with a wisp of Islay smoke.
History:
Created in 2009 by yours truly for The Cocktail Hour at Tales of the Cocktail that year.
Nutrition:
One serving of Smokestack Lightning contains 180 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 20.23% alc./vol. (40.46° proof)
- 19.7 grams of pure alcohol
Difford's Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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