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Published on 11th of October 2025
Entered in Lustau Sherry Cocktail Competition
Serve in a Rocks glass
| 40 ml | Lustau Fino Del Puerto Solera Familiar |
| 30 ml | Cognac (brandy) |
| 20 ml | Cynar or other carciofo amaro |
| 10 ml | Bénédictine D.O.M. |
| 5 ml | Lustau San Emilio Pedro Ximénez Sherry |
| 2 dash | Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate bitters |
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