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Paris is Burning
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Paris is Burning
Photographed in an Urban Bar Retro Optic Coupe 21cl
| 1 oz | Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal |
| 1 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 oz | Pineapple juice |
| 1⁄2 oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of aromatic bitters.
How to make:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with drops of aromatic bitters drawn through the foam.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Gin and mezcal provide the characterful backbone to this tasty, floral and fruity sour.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created circa 2013 by Leo Robitschek for the NoMad bar in Manhattan, New York City.
Nutrition:
One serving of Paris is Burning contains 201 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 16.44% alc./vol. (16.44° proof)
- 20.6 grams of pure alcohol
- More Floral (e.g. Elderflower spritz) cocktails
- More Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini) cocktails
- More Sours (citrus) cocktails
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