Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2018) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 22.5 ml | lemon juice — {"raw_name": "Lemon juice", "raw_measure": "22.5 ml Lemon juice", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | acid |
| 60 ml | gin — {"raw_name": "Gin", "raw_measure": "60 ml Gin", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 12 whole | Basil leaves — {"raw_name": "Basil leaves", "raw_measure": "12 fresh Basil leaves", "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 an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of three basil sprigs..
- MUDDLE basil sprigs (no need to pluck leaves from stem) in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with basil sprig bouquet.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of three basil sprigs.. Garnish with basil sprig bouquet.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.