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Published on 18th of June 2026

Last updated on 20th of June 2026

Entered in Lustau Solera Standout Competition

Velvet Continental

Glassware

Serve in a Nick & Nora glass

Ingredients
30 ml Vermut Lustau Rojo
45 ml Sazerac Straight Rye
5 ml Maraschino (Marasca) syrup (from cherry jar)
5 ml Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate bitters
7.5 ml Bénédictine B&B liqueur

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