Barnum (Was Right)

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
1	fl oz	Apricot brandy liqueur
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
2	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters
½	fl oz	Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

A classic cocktail flavour combination that still pleases.

About:

A 1930s classic resurrected by Ted Haigh in his 2004 book Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails.

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