Elk Martini

Serve in a Martini glass...
1	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
1	fl oz	La Vieille Prune plum brandy
¼	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Craddock calls for this drink to be shaken, but in this instance stirring seems more in order.

About:

Adapted from Harry Craddock's 1930 'The Savoy Cocktail Book'.

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