Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, coupe

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Katie Stipe, New York, NY
Year
2006
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

PDT cocktail book, p.237

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(21 ratings)
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  • OK. Getting more tequila than I expected.
  • Tart with nice tequila flavor
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Comments

Shifting towards grapefruit notes and using agave instead of simple, a'la this spec, works well too.



Used reposado - vanilla, bitter, grapefruit all play together nicely. Also shaking is a good idea to better blend acid and sugar. Still a top notch well balanced drink!