Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2025) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 1 dash | Absinthe — {"raw_name": "Absinthe", "raw_measure": "1 dash Absinthe", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 15 ml | Red bitter liqueur — {"raw_name": "Red bitter liqueur", "raw_measure": "15 ml Red bitter liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 15 ml | Apricot liqueur — {"raw_name": "Apricot liqueur", "raw_measure": "15 ml Apricot liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 120 ml | Brut sparkling wine — {"raw_name": "Brut sparkling wine", "raw_measure": "120 ml Brut sparkling wine", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- STIR first 3 ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- TOP with sparkling wine.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist. EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.