This is a community recipe contributed by Matt Hosking.
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Published on 31st of December 2023
Serve in a Double old-fashioned
| 15 ml | Heering Cherry Liqueur |
| 30 ml | Absolut Vodka |
| 20 ml | Lysholm No.52 Aquavit |
| 25 ml | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 12.5 ml | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
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