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This is a community recipe contributed by Vaclav Alex Kyslik.
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Published on 28th of January 2026
Last updated on 16th of February 2026
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 50 ml | Johnnie Walker Black Label |
| 10 ml | Slivovitz plum brandy |
| 7.5 ml | Demerara/Muscovado/brown sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water) |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 1 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
| 1⁄2 barspoon | Laphroaig 10 Year Old |
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