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This is a community recipe contributed by Christopher Militello.
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Published on 25th of October 2025
Entered in Lustau Sherry Cocktail Competition
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 30 ml | Lustau Oloroso Don Nuño Sherry |
| 30 ml | Lustau Vermut Rosé |
| 30 ml | Lapsang Souchong tea (cold) |
| 7.5 ml | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 15 ml | Giffard Orgeat Syrup |
| 22.5 ml | Blood orange juice |
| 7.5 ml | Averna amaro |
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