Yacht Club

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Serve in
a Martini glass...
2 shot Bacardi Carta Oro Rum
¼ shot De Kuyper XO Apricot Brandy BUY
1 shot Martini Rosso vermouth BUY
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Rich and slightly sweet with hints of apricot fruit.

Origin:

Adapted from a recipe purloined form David Embury's classic book, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.

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