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TRIPLE CROWN ROYALE

1 part Drambuie
1 part Hendrick’s Gin
1/2 part Fresh lemon juice
1/2 part Honey syrup
2 parts Champagne

Combine ingredients (except Champagne) and shake well. Strain up into a coupe and top with Champagne. Garnish with a spritzed orange peel.

The mixologists at William Grant & Sons created this recipe.