Caprice

Serve in a Martini glass...
1½	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
½	fl oz	Benedictine D.O.M.
½	fl oz	Noilly Prat Extra Dry
1	dash	Angostura Orange Bitters

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

A long stir delivers the dilution necessary for this aromatic, spiced Wet Martini.

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