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This is a community recipe contributed by Dave Satterlee.
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Published on 25th of November 2025
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 60 ml | Maison Rouge VSOP Cognac |
| 30 ml | Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 5 ml | Sugar syrup 'simple' (1 sugar to 1 water, 48°Brix) |
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