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Mistletoe Greens Made by @essangphilips From Nigeria Recipe: 20ml Ugu(fluted pumpkin leaf) and Caraway extract 15ml Bianco Vermouth 20ml Lime Cordial Top with…

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Pink Panther Made by @arty_java From South Africa Recipe: 50ml Six Dogs Gin 10ml Martini Bianco 12.5ml Strawberry and Ginger cordial Top up with Pink Tonic…

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