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This is a community recipe contributed by Austin Harrington.
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Published on 25th of October 2025
Entered in Lustau Sherry Cocktail Competition
Serve in a Collins glass
| 45 ml | Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry |
| 30 ml | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 30 ml | Cranberry juice (sweetened) |
| 15 ml | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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