Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2021) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 45 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "45 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 50 ml | Soda (club soda) water — {"raw_name": "Soda (club soda) water", "raw_measure": "50 ml Soda (club soda) water", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | dilution |
| 50 ml | tonic water — {"raw_name": "Tonic water", "raw_measure": "50 ml Tonic water", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | dilution |
- POUR first 2 ingredients into ice-filled glass
- Carefully pour cognac so it floats to form a gold layer over the clear soda and tonic
- Add a wooden lollipop stick as the drinker should stir before enjoying.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.