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Alcatraz

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Discerning Drinkers (36)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Olmeca Altos Añejo tequila
3⁄4 fl oz Lustau Oloroso Don Nuño Sherry
1⁄2 fl oz Tempus Fugit Gentiane du Sommet
1⁄4 fl oz Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
1⁄6 fl oz Agave syrup (agave nectar)
8 drop Chocolate bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Alcatraz contains 181 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 23.7% alc./vol. (47.4° proof)
  • 22.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

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.

Review

Dry and lightly bitter, this tequila-based sipper makes for a great apéritif cocktail.

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Comments & Discussion

Mookie Premium Member
surprisingly dry, maybe even earthy, tequila cocktail. I love when recipes upset expectations
score: 1
Cassandra Adams Premium Member
We used tequila reposado and a 2.5/2.5 blend of cane syrup and Almave (nonalcoholic agave spirit) in lieu of the proper ingredients. Overall a truly unusual aperitif, with a subtle woody, nutty and smoky flavour that is likely to appeal to those who enjoy peaty whisky. Those who do will no doubt add this to their list of favourites.
score: 2
Jeff Newcastle
Was looking forward to this based on the individual ingredients. Disappointingly, the sum of those ingredients didn’t add up to anything special (for me). It wasn’t terrible, just not great. I also agree with an earlier comment about the aftertaste.
score: 1
Reid Morin
a very good drink and creative use of Suze
score: 2
Adam Lines
Wow! - This is unbelievably good on the pallet first up, although leaves a funny aftertaste
score: 1

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