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Published on 14th of October 2025

Entered in Lustau Sherry Cocktail Competition

Gothic

Ingredients
40 ml	Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry
20 ml	Wild Turkey 101 Rye Whiskey
40 ml	Lapsang Souchong tea (cold)
10 ml	Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
15 ml	Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight)

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