Hop Toad #3

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Serve in
a Martini glass...
1½ shot De Kuyper XO Apricot Brandy BUY
¾ shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
¾ shot Chilled water(omit if wet ice)
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Fresh apricot dessert - all it lacks is a dollop of whipped cream.

Origin:

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

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SHAKE all ingredients

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