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This is a community recipe contributed by Jean-Pierre Tetreault.
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Published on 24th of June 2026
Last updated on 30th of June 2026
Serve in a Martini (small) glass
| 60 ml | Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin |
| 30 ml | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 30 ml | Sugar syrup 'simple' (1 sugar to 1 water, 48°Brix) |
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