Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2016) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 50 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "50 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 10 ml | White creme de cacao — {"raw_name": "White crème de cacao", "raw_measure": "10 ml White crème de cacao", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 15 ml | Dark crème de cacao — {"raw_name": "Dark crème de cacao", "raw_measure": "15 ml Dark crème de cacao", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 22.5 ml | Whipping cream — {"raw_name": "Whipping cream", "raw_measure": "22.5 ml Whipping cream", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist grated nutmeg.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
- Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist grated nutmeg.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.