The Blind Side

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
8	fresh	Mint leaves
1	fl oz	Patrón Reposado (orange seal) 100% agave tequila
1	fl oz	Aperitivo Cocchi Americano Bianco
1	fl oz	Suze gentian liqueur

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Gently squeeze lemon wedge over drink and then drop into drink.

Comment:

Fresh and refreshing – a minty gentian aperitif.

About:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2016 by Riccardo Aletta (AKA ‘Ricky D Wing’) at Holy Birds, London, England.

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