Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2016) — 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 |
| 2 dash | Aromatic bitters — {"raw_name": "Aromatic bitters", "raw_measure": "2 dash Aromatic bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 15 ml | cherry brandy — {"raw_name": "Cherry brandy", "raw_measure": "15 ml Cherry brandy", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 2.5 ml | Sugar syrup (2:1) — {"raw_name": "Sugar syrup (2:1)", "raw_measure": "2.5 ml Sugar syrup (2:1)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry. Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.