Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2014) — 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 |
| 45 ml | Light gold rum 1-3yo — {"raw_name": "Light gold rum 1-3yo", "raw_measure": "45 ml Light gold rum 1-3yo", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 50 ml | Brut sparkling wine — {"raw_name": "Brut sparkling wine", "raw_measure": "50 ml Brut sparkling wine", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 15 ml | Honey and water syrup — {"raw_name": "Honey and water syrup", "raw_measure": "15 ml Honey and water syrup", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill a HIGHBALL (MAX 10OZ/300ML) GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime zest twist or mint sprig tip.
- SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled glass (preferably a column of ice).
- TOP with sparkling wine and briefly stir.
- Garnish with lime zest twist (not expressed) or mint sprig tip.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of lime zest twist or mint sprig tip. Garnish with lime zest twist (not expressed) or mint sprig tip.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.