Silk Road

Serve in Coupe...
1½	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
⅓	fl oz	Benedictine D.O.M. Liqueur
⅓	fl oz	Apricot brandy liqueur
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
2	dash	Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Grapefruit zest twist

Comment:

As the name suggests, the Silk Road harnesses the exotic herbs and spices found in the gin and Bénédictine to deliver a harmonious, flavoursome drink with a silky delivery.

Origin:

Adapted from a drink created in 2012 by Tim Sparrow at Barrio North, London, England.

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