Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2016) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 50 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "50 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 1 dash | Plum bitters — {"raw_name": "Plum bitters", "raw_measure": "1 dash Plum bitters", "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 |
| 20 ml | Vermouth amaro (Pun.) — {"raw_name": "Vermouth amaro (Pun.)", "raw_measure": "20 ml Vermouth amaro (Pun.)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 0.5 barspoon | Balsamic vinegar — {"raw_name": "Balsamic vinegar", "raw_measure": "1⁄2 barspoon Balsamic vinegar", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish, along with skewered maraschino cherry.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish, along with skewered maraschino cherry.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.