Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2016) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 15 ml | lemon juice — {"raw_name": "Lemon juice", "raw_measure": "15 ml Lemon juice", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | acid |
| 25 ml | Vodka — {"raw_name": "Vodka", "raw_measure": "25 ml Vodka", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 10 ml | Chilled water — {"raw_name": "Chilled water", "raw_measure": "10 ml Chilled water", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | dilution |
| 35 ml | triple sec — {"raw_name": "Triple sec", "raw_measure": "35 ml Triple sec", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of orange zest twist. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.