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This is a community recipe contributed by Federico Luciano.
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Published on 26th of November 2025
Serve in an Absinthe glass or old-fashioned glass
| 20 ml | Heering Cherry Liqueur |
| 40 ml | Rye whiskey (90-98 proof) 45-49% alc./vol.) |
| 10 ml | Bénédictine D.O.M. |
| 2 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 2 dash | Scrappy's Chocolate Bitter |
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