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This is a community recipe contributed by Charbel Barkho.
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Published on 16th of July 2026
Entered in Lustau Solera Standout Competition
Serve in a Nick & Nora glass
| 15 ml | Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry |
| 45 ml | Christian Drouin VSOP Calvados Pays d'Auge |
| 30 ml | Acid adjusted apple juice |
| 15 ml | Ginger cordial (non-alcoholic) |
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