Poet's Dream

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
½	fl oz	Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur
1	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth
2	dash	Angostura Orange Bitters
½	fl oz	Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Subtle, honeyed and herbal.

About:

Adapted from an original recipe in the 1949 edition of Esquire's Handbook for Hosts.

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