Smokestack Lightning

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Serve in
a Coupe glass...
1¾ shot Patron Reposado Tequila BUY
¼ shot Islay single malt Scotch whisky
½ shot Agave syrup
¾ shot 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.

Origin:

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

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SHAKE all ingredients

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