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This is a community recipe contributed by Cesar Pailhes.
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Published on 25th of November 2025
Serve in a Martini glass
| 15 ml | Heering Cherry Liqueur |
| 40 ml | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 20 ml | Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry |
| 5 ml | Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur |
| 1 barspoon | Honey syrup (3 parts honey to 1 water by weight) |
| 2 dash | Black walnut bitters |
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