The Balancing Act

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• Method: shake
• Glass: Coupe glass
• Ice: Ice
• Garnish: Grapefruit zest twist
• ABV: 13%

Ingredients

• Caorunn Gin — 1½ oz (45 ml)
• Lillet Blanc (or other aromatized wine) — 1 oz (30 ml)
• Tarragon sugar syrup (2:1) — 1 oz (30 ml)
• Grapefruit juice (pink) — 1 oz (30 ml)
• Bob's Grapefruit Bitters — 2 dash

How to make it

1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
2. Fine strain into chilled glass.
3. Garnish with grapefruit zest twist.

A refreshing cocktail with notes of grapefruit and herbs.

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