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This is a community recipe contributed by L S.
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Published on 25th of March 2024
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 60 ml | Akvavit / Aquavit |
| 15 ml | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 15 ml | Sugar syrup 'simple' (1 sugar to 1 water, 48°Brix) |
| 9 fresh | Mint leaves |
| 1 dash | Hot pepper sauce (red vinegar-based e.g. Tabasco) |
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