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Blue Nirvana
Glassware
Serve in an Absinthe glass or old-fashioned glass
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Bols Blue Curaçao |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Beefeater London Dry Gin |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Noilly Prat Original Dry vermouth |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Monin Elderflower Syrup |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Alvear Fino Sherry |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Dos Hombres Mezcal |
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