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Published on 16th of July 2026

Last updated on 17th of July 2026

Alpha Rat's Nest

Ingredients
60 ml	Peated single malt whisky
30 ml	Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal
15 ml	Cynar artichoke amaro
15 ml	Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
60 ml	Angostura Cocoa Bitters
60 ml	Hot chili pepper bitters
30 ml	La Fée Parisienne absinthe
90 ml	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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