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A jalapeño-infused tequila and mezcal sour with lemon and pineapple juices and vanilla and cane syrups, served with a salt rim. It is tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
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Rim half of a fancy fizz glass with salt and add 2 ice cubes. Stir the remaining ingredients over ice, then strain into the glass. No garnish.
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容量125 ml
Strength14% 酒精度
Alcohol18 ml (14 g)44 毫升伏特加（40%）1.5 杯（每杯 30 毫升）
Sugar14 g (11.4%)3.5 顆方糖
Acidity0.80%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Jessica Gonzalez (2009)
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