Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2016) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 40 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "40 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 2 dash | Lemon bitters — {"raw_name": "Lemon bitters", "raw_measure": "2 dash Lemon bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 15 ml | Chestnut liqueur — {"raw_name": "Chestnut liqueur", "raw_measure": "15 ml Chestnut liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 5 ml | Chartreuse Yellow — {"raw_name": "Chartreuse Yellow", "raw_measure": "5 ml Chartreuse Yellow", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 15 ml | Pineau des Charentes — {"raw_name": "Pineau des Charentes", "raw_measure": "15 ml Pineau des Charentes", "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.
- FINE 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.