Charente Collins

Serve in a Collins glass...
5	fresh	Mint leaves
2	fl oz	Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
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.

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