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Stirred · Coupe

Chip Tyndale, New York

Orchid Thief cocktail recipe

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Method · Stirred

  1. 1Stir everything over ice until chilled.
  2. 2Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a lemon twist.
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Coupe
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Lemon twist

About the Orchid Thief

Orchid Thief is a cocktail made with fino sherry, dry vermouth and bénédictine, created by Chip Tyndale.

SherryVermouthStirredHerbalSavoryBénédictine

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