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He filled it three-quarters of the way with orange juice and gave it a good stir, just like you taught me.
Franco reached out, tracing a finger lightly against the condensation on the glass. ‘Then the float – a slow pour of fifteen mil cherry brandy over the top, and finished with a splash of that apple, strawberry, and raspberry drink for the topper.’
I took a long sip. The flavour exploded across my palate – sharp and sweet all at once, the deep red of the cherry bleeding beautifully into the bright citrus, with the extra layer of berry flavour tying it all together. It was utterly perfect.
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