Mañanita
A Negroni-style mezcal drink with coffee and chile-infused Campari and sweet vermouth. It is sweet and fairly strong at about 20% ABV.
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Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with the orange twist.
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Volume124 ml
Strength20% ABV
Alcohol25 ml (20 g)63 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar11 g (9.1%)3 sugar cubes
Acidity0.12%
SweetnessSweet
Joaquín Simó (2011)
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Mañanita