Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2017) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 60 ml | gin — {"raw_name": "Gin", "raw_measure": "60 ml Gin", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 1 whole | Watermelon (fresh) — {"raw_name": "Watermelon (fresh)", "raw_measure": "1 slice Watermelon (fresh)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "new_raw"} | dilution |
| 7 whole | Basil leaves — {"raw_name": "Basil leaves", "raw_measure": "7 fresh Basil leaves", "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 a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of watermelon wedge.
- MUDDLE watermelon wedge (approx. 70g of flesh removed from skin) in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with watermelon wedge on rim.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of watermelon wedge. Garnish with watermelon wedge on rim.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.