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Grand Father Mai tai
Glassware
Serve in a Double old-fashioned
| 1 1⁄3 fl oz | El Dorado 12 Year Old |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Grand Marnier liqueur |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 7⁄12 fl oz | Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup |
| 1⁄6 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
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