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Alcatraz
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Alcatraz
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Patrón Añejo tequila |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lustau Oloroso Don Nuño Sherry |
| 1⁄2 oz | Gentian liqueur (e.g. Suze, Salers etc) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1⁄6 oz | Agave syrup |
| 8 drop | Chocolate bitters |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Oloroso sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Dry and lightly bitter, this tequila-based sipper makes for a great apéritif cocktail.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Christin Wagner at La Petite Grocery, New Orleans, USA. Recipe courtesy of Gary "gaz" Regan's Ardent Spirits.
Nutrition:
One serving of Alcatraz contains 181 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 23.7% alc./vol. (23.7° proof)
- 22.6 grams of pure alcohol
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