Aguila Azteca
Ingredients
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05
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~85 g
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Created by: Jim Meehan
Year: Summer 2008
Drink size: ≈ 152 ml
Strength: ≈ 14% ABV
Alcohol: 21 ml (17 g)
Same alcohol as: 53 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 6 g (3.8%) [aka 1.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.03%
Non-Citrus: Off-dry
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