Roosevelt Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
1¾	fl oz	Bacardi Ocho Anos Gran Reserva Rum
¾	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry Vermouth
¼	fl oz	Freshly squeezed orange juice
¼	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Hit the right proportions with freshly squeezed orange juice and this drink is sublime.

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