Mezcal Mule
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Shake with ice and strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice
Total liquid~128 g
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Created by: Jim Meehan
Year: Winter 2009
Drink size: ≈ 200 ml
Strength: ≈ 10% ABV
Alcohol: 20 ml (16 g)
Same alcohol as: 50 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 10 g (5.0%) [aka 2.5 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 1.05%
Citrus: Tart
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