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Published on 9th of March 2024
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 37.5 ml | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 30 ml | Cognac (brandy) |
| 22.5 ml | Grand Marnier liqueur |
| 30 ml | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 30 ml | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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