La Valentina
A blanco tequila sour with raspberries, grapefruit and lime juices, simple syrup, and salt, topped with Belgian wheat beer. It is tart, medium-sweet, and light at about 8% ABV.
Steps
9
In a shaker, gently muddle the raspberries. Add the remaining ingredients (except the beer) and short shake with 3 ice cubes. Double strain into a pilsner glass filled with crushed ice, then pour in the beer. Garnish with the raspberries and serve with a straw.
Total liquid~156 g
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Volume234 ml
Strength8% ABV
Alcohol20 ml (16 g)49 ml of vodka (40%)1.5 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar17 g (7.2%)4 sugar cubes
Acidity0.91%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Thomas Waugh (2009)
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