Imaginary Grace
A stirred reposado tequila cocktail with cream sherry, pear brandy, sweet vermouth, agave nectar, and mole and Angostura bitters. It is off-dry and fairly strong at about 22% ABV.
Steps
8
Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a coupe. No garnish.
Total liquid~95 g
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Volume139 ml
Strength22% ABV
Alcohol31 ml (25 g)78 ml of vodka (40%)2.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar6.3 g (4.5%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.10%
SweetnessOff-dry
Joaquín Simó (2009)
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Imaginary Grace