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Malcom \Mal\ Reynolds Malcom \Mal\ Reynolds is offline
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Default Substitute for Tequila

In article >, sf >
wrote:

> 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.


actually she is just doing food experiments for a friend on the right coast who
is having a munch and mingle who wanted finger food suggestions