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1951

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1 part gin (London Dry)

Ingredient: gin (London Dry)

What it is: Gin

Now the most common style of gin. London dry gin is made by taking a neutral grain spirit and redistilling after the botanicals are added. In addition to juniper, it is usually made with amounts of citrus botanicals like lemon and bitter orange peel. Other botanicals that may be used include anise, angelica root and seed, orris root, licorice root, cinnamon, cubeb, savory, lime peel, grapefruit peel, dragon eye, saffron, baobab, frankincense, coriander, nutmeg and cassia bark.

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1 part maraschino

Ingredient: maraschino

What it is: Liqueur

Bittersweet, clear liqueur flavored with Marasca cherries, which are grown in Dalmatia, Croatia, mostly around the city of Zadar and in Torreglia (near Padua in Northern Italy).

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1 part Chartreuse

Ingredient: Chartreuse

What it is: Liqueur

French liqueur composed of distilled alcohol flavored with 130 herbal extracts.

Substitution: Chartreuse (yellow)

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1 part lime

Ingredient: lime

What it is: Fruit

A number of different fruits (generally citruses), both species and hybrids, which have their origin in the Himalayan region of India, and which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, generally containing sour and acidic pulp.

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juice

Coming in a mixing glass, add ice, shake well and strain into a cocktail glass.