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| 30 ml | Bourbon whiskey — {"raw_name": "Bourbon whiskey", "raw_measure": "30 ml Bourbon whiskey", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 30 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "30 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 30 ml | Light white rum — {"raw_name": "Light white rum", "raw_measure": "30 ml Light white rum", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 1 dash | Aromatic bitters — {"raw_name": "Aromatic bitters", "raw_measure": "1 dash Aromatic bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 1 dash | orange bitters — {"raw_name": "Orange bitters", "raw_measure": "1 dash Orange bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 1 dash | Xocolatl mole bitters — {"raw_name": "Xocolatl mole bitters", "raw_measure": "1 dash Xocolatl mole bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 3 | Lychee rose tea — {"raw_name": "Lychee rose tea", "raw_measure": "3 pinch Lychee rose tea", "parse_status": "partial", "mapping_status": "new_raw"} | dilution |
| 30 ml | creme de violette — {"raw_name": "Crème de violette", "raw_measure": "30 ml Crème de violette", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
- POUR first 7 ingredients (all except tea) into stirring glass.
- SMOKE tea using a chef's smoker and direct smoke into stirring glass.
- Cover stirring glass to capture smoke for a minute or so.
- Remove cover, add ice and STIR.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish, along with skewered maraschino cherry.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish, along with skewered maraschino cherry.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.