King of Orange

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Serve in

Coupe glass...
1½ fl oz Ketel One Vodka
¾ fl oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
½ fl oz Campari Bitter
½ 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:

Orange zest twist to resemble a crown

Comment:

Slightly on the bitter side of bittersweet with the richness of Grand Marnier balancing Campari and lemon juice.

About:

Created in 2012 by Dutch bartender Fjalar Goud in honour of King's Day, celebrated across the Netherlands annually on 27th April.

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