Twelve Days of Christmas Drinks – Day 5
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Five Goldflake Rings
Ingredients:
1/2oz. Goldschlager
1oz. Vodka
1/2oz. Apple pucker
Directions:
Shake over ice, strain into cocktail glass.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
Five Goldflake Rings
Ingredients:
1/2oz. Goldschlager
1oz. Vodka
1/2oz. Apple pucker
Directions:
Shake over ice, strain into cocktail glass.
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