Cinquenta Cinquenta

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila
1 1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth
2 ds Celery bitters
1 Peperoncino (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; garnish.

Notes

Frederic Yarm (at link) suggests an orange, lemon, or grapefruit twist as an alternative garnish, and Angostura or orange bitters as alternative bitters if needed.

I used a grapefruit twist. This was lovely.

Cocktail summary
Posted by jaba on
Created by
Jim Meehan
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/620070#4687579

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