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Hoop La in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

Hoop La recipe

ShakenCoupeNo ice20% ABV

The Hoop La is a shaken brandy cocktail, made with brandy, Lillet Blanc, triple sec and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 20% ABV in the glass, roughly 16 g of alcohol and about 140 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Hoop La ingredients

Brandy30 ml (1 oz)
Lillet Blanc15 ml (½ oz)
Triple sec15 ml (½ oz)
Lemon juice15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Hoop La

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Lemon twist
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Hoop La: quick answers

How strong is a Hoop La?
About 20% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Hoop La?
About 140 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Hoop La served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Hoop La have?
4 in total: brandy, Lillet Blanc, triple sec and lemon juice.

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