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Published on 15th of May 2026

The First Bloom Spritz

Ingredients
1 ¹⁄₆ fl oz	Beesou Bitter Honey Aperitif
¹⁄₂ fl oz	Sacred English Amber Vermouth
1 fl oz	Apricot & Chamomile Syrup
2 ¹⁄₂ fl oz	Westwell English Sparkling Wine
¹⁄₆ fl oz	Lactic Acid Solution (10:1)

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