Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2025) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 15 ml | lime juice — {"raw_name": "Lime juice", "raw_measure": "15 ml Lime juice", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | acid |
| 45 ml | gin — {"raw_name": "Gin", "raw_measure": "45 ml Gin", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 6 dash | tonka bitters — {"raw_name": "Tonka bitters", "raw_measure": "6 drop Tonka bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 22.5 ml | Brut sparkling wine — {"raw_name": "Brut sparkling wine", "raw_measure": "22.5 ml Brut sparkling wine", "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 |
| 10 ml | Orgeat syrup — {"raw_name": "Orgeat syrup", "raw_measure": "10 ml Orgeat syrup", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.
- SHAKE first 5 ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- TOP with sparkling wine.
- Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of lime zest twist. Express lime 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.