Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2017) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 22.5 ml | lime juice — {"raw_name": "Lime juice", "raw_measure": "22.5 ml Lime juice", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | acid |
| 45 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "45 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 8 whole | Mint leaves — {"raw_name": "Mint leaves", "raw_measure": "8 fresh Mint leaves", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | garnish |
| 3 whole | Cucumber (fresh) — {"raw_name": "Cucumber (fresh)", "raw_measure": "3 slice Cucumber (fresh)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 15 ml | Falernum liqueur — {"raw_name": "Falernum liqueur", "raw_measure": "15 ml Falernum liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 30 ml | ginger beer — {"raw_name": "Ginger beer", "raw_measure": "30 ml Ginger beer", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 10 ml | Sugar syrup (2:1) — {"raw_name": "Sugar syrup (2:1)", "raw_measure": "10 ml Sugar syrup (2:1)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of mint sprigs and cucumber slice.
- (Ideally, cut skin from the cucumber log before chopping). MUDDLE cucumber in base of shaker.
- Add next 5 ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- TOP with ginger beer.
- Garnish with cucumber slice speared with mint sprigs bouquet.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of mint sprigs and cucumber slice. Garnish with cucumber slice speared with mint sprigs bouquet.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.