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This is a community recipe contributed by Abou Thomas Ba.
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Published on 26th of October 2025
Entered in Lustau Sherry Cocktail Competition
Serve in a Nick & Nora glass
| 40 ml | Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry |
| 10 ml | Carlos I Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva |
| 10 ml | Licor 43 Original liqueur |
| 20 ml | Rioja (Crianza) red wine |
| 1 dash | Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s |
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