Damson in Distress

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Serve in
a Shot glass...
1½ shot Sipsmith Damson Vodka
½ shot Disaronno Originale amaretto BUY
¼ shot 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.

Origin:

Discovered in 2003 at Hush, London, England.

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SHAKE all ingredients

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