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Southern Exposure

A jalapeño-infused tequila and mezcal sour with lime juice, cane syrup, red bell pepper purée, and salt. It is lightly tart, sweet, and moderately strong at about 14% ABV.
Lime JuiceKosher Salt
Steps
3
14.2g.5 oz
4
14.2g.5 oz
6
to taste1 pinch
7
Coupe
Vaso
Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~99 g
Volumen174 ml
Strength14 % vol. de alcohol
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 ml de vodka (40 %)2 shots (de 30 ml)
Sugar13 g (7.4%)3.5 terrones de azúcar
Acidity0.53%
Sweet vs sourSweet
Joaquín Simó (2009)

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