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The honeyed botanical notes of Bénédictine combine brilliantly with añejo tequila to amplify pleasing earthy notes in the agave. A brilliantly simple...
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Peter McCarthy’s Avatar Peter McCarthy
26th July at 04:45
Dang. This is better than expected, considering the simplicity. I used Patron Anejo. The tequila is certainly dominant, but the Benedictine + lemon take the edge off and complement it *very* well. A very nice nightcap option that's not a usual suspect.
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
6th June 2023 at 03:55
Very flavourful. Great nightcap. Added a short dash of Difford's Margarita Bitters. Took some of the sweetness of the Benedictine away.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
6th June 2023 at 07:06
Thanks, John. Good call on the Margarita Bitters.
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Morten Carlsbaek’s Avatar Morten Carlsbaek
28th January 2023 at 12:17
I added a small dash orange bitters.
Really like this cocktail
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Donald Draper’s Avatar Donald Draper
27th January 2023 at 17:36
I guess 1dash lavender bitters maybe helps this .
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