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Serve in Old-fashioned glass...
1⅔	fl oz	Cognac
⅔	fl oz	St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
⅔	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
⅓	fl oz	AquaRiva agave syrup

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Rosemary sprig

Comment:

An elderflower influenced cognac sour sweetened with agave nectar and served on-the-rocks.

About:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Traverso Alessandro at Mistral lounge bar, Recco, Genova, Italy.

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