Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2020) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 30 ml | lime juice — {"raw_name": "Lime juice", "raw_measure": "30 ml Lime juice", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | acid |
| 60 ml | gin — {"raw_name": "Gin", "raw_measure": "60 ml Gin", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 8 whole | Mint leaves — {"raw_name": "Mint leaves", "raw_measure": "8 fresh Mint leaves", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | garnish |
| 3 whole | Cucumber (fresh) — {"raw_name": "Cucumber (fresh)", "raw_measure": "3 slice Cucumber (fresh)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 15 ml | Sugar syrup (2:1) — {"raw_name": "Sugar syrup (2:1)", "raw_measure": "15 ml Sugar syrup (2:1)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of cucumber slice speared with mint sprigs bouquet.
- (Ideally, cut skin from the cucumber log before chopping). MUDDLE cucumber in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprigs speared cucumber slice.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of cucumber slice speared with mint sprigs bouquet. Garnish with a mint sprigs speared cucumber slice.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.