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 |
| 4 dash | Creole bitters — {"raw_name": "Creole bitters", "raw_measure": "4 dash Creole bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 5 whole | Maraschino cherry — {"raw_name": "Maraschino cherry", "raw_measure": "5 whole Maraschino cherry", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 10 ml | Walnut liqueur — {"raw_name": "Walnut liqueur", "raw_measure": "10 ml Walnut liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 5 ml | maple syrup — {"raw_name": "Maple syrup", "raw_measure": "5 ml Maple syrup", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- MUDDLE cherries with bitters and maple syrup in base of glass.
- Add 3 ice cubes and STIR.
- Add brandy and 3 more ice cubes and STIR again.
- Add walnut liqueur and 2 more ice cubes and STIR some more.
- EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of orange zest twist. EXPRESS orange 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.