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Blooded Knees Cocktail

Serve in a Coupe glass...
2	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
3	spoon	Runny honey
¾	fl oz	Blood orange juice
¾	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Tart lemon and orange citrus notes are balanced by rich and flavoursome honey with gin fortifying and adding botanical complexity.

About:

Adapted from the classic Bee's Knees, made bloody by the use of blood orange juice.

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