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Only the Good Die Young
| 1 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2⁄3 fl oz | Elderflower liqueur |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Maple syrup |
| 1 fl oz | Overproof aged pot still rum (high-ester 4-6 years old) |
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