Crossbow

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
½	fl oz	Triple sec liqueur
¼	fl oz	Creme de cacao liqueur (white)
½	fl oz	Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Surprisingly dry orange and chocolate laced with gin.

About:

Adapted from a drink discovered in 2005 at Bar Opiume, Singapore.

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