Damson in Distress

Serve in a Shot glass...
1½	fl oz	Sipsmith Damson Vodka
½	fl oz	Disaronno Originale amaretto
¼	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

None

Comment:

Damson and amaretto sharpened by lemon juice.

About:

Discovered in 2003 at Hush, London, England.

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