Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2025) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 15 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "15 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 45 ml | gin — {"raw_name": "Gin", "raw_measure": "45 ml Gin", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 1 dash | orange bitters — {"raw_name": "Orange bitters", "raw_measure": "1 dash Orange bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 15 ml | dry vermouth — {"raw_name": "Dry vermouth", "raw_measure": "15 ml Dry vermouth", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 15 ml | Rosso/sweet vermouth — {"raw_name": "Rosso/sweet vermouth", "raw_measure": "15 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 2.5 ml | Sugar syrup (2:1) — {"raw_name": "Sugar syrup (2:1)", "raw_measure": "2.5 ml Sugar syrup (2:1)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- 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.