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A stirred añejo tequila and mezcal cocktail with Lillet Blanc and allspice-cinnamon syrup. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 23% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the orange twist.
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容量123 ml
Strength23% 酒精度
Alcohol28 ml (22 g)70 毫升伏特加（40%）2.5 杯（每杯 30 毫升）
Sugar4 g (3.3%)1顆方糖
Acidity0.09%
甜度Off-dry
Brian Miller (2009)
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