Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2025) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 45 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "45 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 2 dash | Creole bitters — {"raw_name": "Creole bitters", "raw_measure": "2 dash Creole bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 22.5 ml | Rosso/sweet vermouth — {"raw_name": "Rosso/sweet vermouth", "raw_measure": "22.5 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 22.5 ml | Ferro China — {"raw_name": "Ferro China", "raw_measure": "22.5 ml Ferro China", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE 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.