Barnum (Was Right)

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Serve in

a Martini glass...
2 fl oz Rutte Dry Gin
1 fl oz Giffard Abricot du Roussillon 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.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 204 calories in one serving of Barnum (Was Right).

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