Charente Collins

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Serve in

a Collins glass...
5 fresh Mint leaves
2 fl oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge Liqueur
1 fl oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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How to make:

Lightly MUDDLE mint in base of shaker (just to bruise). Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and strain into glass filled with crushed ice. Serve with straws.

Garnish:

Mint sprig & orange zest twist

Comment:

Created in 2005 by Kieran Bailey, The Light Bar, London, England.

About:

Refreshing orange and lemon with a hint of elderflower.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 204 calories in one serving of Charente Collins.

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