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Buena Vida
Finely balanced combination of vibrant fresh juices, a tamed edge of Tequila and a kick of spice from the Bitters. Tequila and grapefruit are just edging themselves to the foreground in this mix, and they certainly work well together.
Mix
2 shots of Tequila
1.75 shots of Pink Grapefruit Juice
0.75 shots of Pineapple Juice
0.5 shots of Vanilla Sugar Syrup
3 dashes of Old Fashioned Bitters
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain into the glass over lots of ice.
Pour
Serve in a Rocks glass and garnish with a grapefruit zest or a pineapple slice.
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Measure 1.75 shots of Pink Grapefruit Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.75 shots of Pineapple Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Vanilla Sugar Syrup and add to the mixing tin.
Add 3 dashes of Old Fashioned Bitters to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Fill a Rocks glass with ice.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a grapefruit zest or a pineapple slice.