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Vowel Cocktail

Serve in Martini glass...
1¼	fl oz	Dewar's 12 Year Old Scotch whisky
1	fl oz	Mentzendorff Kummel Liqueur
1	fl oz	Martini Rosso vermouth
¾	fl oz	Freshly squeezed orange juice
2	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Caraway from the Kümmel subtly dominates this aromatic drink.

About:

Adapted from a recipe in 'Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails' by Ted Haigh (AKA Dr Cocktail).

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