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This is a community recipe contributed by Peter J.
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Published on 8th of June 2025
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 60 ml | Bourbon whiskey |
| 12.5 ml | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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