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This is a community recipe contributed by Tibo Menut.
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Published on 30th of April 2025
Entered in Hayman's The Original Gin Competition
Serve in a Snifter/Brandy balloon glass
| 45 ml | Hayman's Old Tom Gin |
| 1 barspoon | Blue cheese |
| 10 ml | Fig syrup |
| 15 ml | Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur |
| 3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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