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This is a community recipe contributed by Emily England.
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Serve in a Martini glass
| 7.5 ml | Chilled water |
| 10 ml | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 10 ml | Monin Lavender Syrup |
| 20 ml | Elderflower cordial |
| 4 drop | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 100 ml | Merchant's Heart Tonic Water |
| 8 sprig | Fresh thyme |
| 2 dried | Hibiscus Flower (Red) Petals |
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