Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2025) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 30 ml | lemon juice — {"raw_name": "Lemon juice", "raw_measure": "30 ml Lemon juice", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | acid |
| 12 whole | Basil leaves — {"raw_name": "Basil leaves", "raw_measure": "12 fresh Basil leaves", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 70 ml | Grappa — {"raw_name": "Grappa", "raw_measure": "70 ml Grappa", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 3 dash | Saline solution 4:1 — {"raw_name": "Saline solution 4:1", "raw_measure": "3 drop Saline solution 4:1", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 20 ml | Sugar syrup (2:1) — {"raw_name": "Sugar syrup (2:1)", "raw_measure": "20 ml Sugar syrup (2:1)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of basil sprig.
- MUDDLE basil leaves (with stems) in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of basil sprig. Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.