Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2016) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 15 ml | lime juice — {"raw_name": "Lime juice", "raw_measure": "15 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 |
| 22.5 ml | lime cordial — {"raw_name": "Lime cordial", "raw_measure": "22.5 ml Lime cordial", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | dilution |
| 6 whole | Basil leaves — {"raw_name": "Basil leaves", "raw_measure": "6 fresh Basil leaves", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 5 ml | Sugar syrup (2:1) — {"raw_name": "Sugar syrup (2:1)", "raw_measure": "5 ml Sugar syrup (2:1)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime zest twist and basil leaf.
- MUDDLE basil leaves (with stems) in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Express lime zest twist over cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with a basil leaf boat floated on surface.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of lime zest twist and basil leaf. Garnish with a basil leaf boat floated on surface.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.