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This is a community recipe contributed by Joe Kind.
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Published on 3rd of November 2025
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 50 ml | Sage butter fat washed Bourbon |
| 15 ml | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 3 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
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