On Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:51:32 -0400, Gary > wrote:

> Malcom \"Mal\" Reynolds wrote:
> >
> > Friend is making some ethnic food, don't remember what but it may contain
> > hibiscus flower water/simple syrup that calls for 4 oz of tequila. She doesn't
> > drink so has no need of a bottle, doesn't know anyone that drinks tequila so
> > she's wondering what might (be easier to) substitute.
>
> Probably best to use the real thing. Many liquor stores have a section of
> small 2oz bottles (sample bottles aka airline bottles). I'm sure tequila
> would be included. If not, tell her just to buy a pint. It won't cost very
> much and she'll be able to make her recipe again if she likes it.
>
They charge so much for those itty bitty bottles, so IMO it's better
to buy a pint and make margaritas with the leftovers. Sounds like
she's having guests, so surely at least one of them won't turn it
down.

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