Lust for Life
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Lust for Life
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lustau Palo Cortado Península Sherry |
| 1⁄2 oz | Pineapple juice |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of cocoa powder.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with a dusting of cacao powder over the cocktail.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Palo cortado sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
- Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) - Nuts
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Sherry-influenced mezcal shines with almond syrup and pineapple brilliantly integrated in this sour.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created circa 2012 by Joaquín Simó at Pouring Ribbons in Manhattan, New York City.
Nutrition:
One serving of Lust for Life contains 165 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 15.85% alc./vol. (15.85° proof)
- 17 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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