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This is a community recipe contributed by Luca Sorriso Valvo.
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Published on 17th of May 2024
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 60 ml | Ketel One Vodka |
| 45 ml | Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu sake |
| 2 inch | Cucumber (fresh) |
| 5 ml | Rice vinegar |
| 2 gram | Demerara / dark Muscovado / brown sugar |
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