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Vlad prepares a signature cocktail, the Mirage Martini, aboard his Amel 50 while anchored at sunset.▶ 0:17 The recipe requires 75 ml of London dry gin, 15 ml of dry vermouth, 7 ml of Blue Curaçao, and 10 drops of orange bitters.▶ 0:55 The preparation involves combining these ingredients in a shaker with ice, which requires an onboard freezer to chill the drink and the serving glass properly.▶ 2:35 A lemon peel serves as the recommended garnish.▶ 3:26 The cocktail provides a softer, more refreshing alternative to traditional gin-based drinks like the Negroni or gin and tonic.▶ 3:26 The drink is intended to be served and consumed on the deck of the yacht during sunset.▶ 3:26

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