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| 15 ml | lemon juice — {"raw_name": "Lemon juice", "raw_measure": "15 ml Lemon juice", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | acid |
| 30 ml | Vanilla vodka — {"raw_name": "Vanilla vodka", "raw_measure": "30 ml Vanilla vodka", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 4 dash | Vanilla bitters — {"raw_name": "Vanilla bitters", "raw_measure": "4 drop Vanilla bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 10 ml | cherry brandy — {"raw_name": "Cherry brandy", "raw_measure": "10 ml Cherry brandy", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 15 ml | Kirschwasser — {"raw_name": "Kirschwasser", "raw_measure": "15 ml Kirschwasser", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 15 ml | Egg white (pasteurised) — {"raw_name": "Egg white (pasteurised)", "raw_measure": "15 ml Egg white (pasteurised)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 2 dash | Saline solution 4:1 — {"raw_name": "Saline solution 4:1", "raw_measure": "2 drop Saline solution 4:1", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
| 10 ml | Cherry syrup — {"raw_name": "Cherry syrup", "raw_measure": "10 ml Cherry syrup", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | sweetener |
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain back into shaker.
- DRY SHAKE (without ice) and fine strain into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry.
Garnish: Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry. Garnish with skewered maraschino cherry.
Ice: ice
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Modern provenance preserved separately; do not merge with historical recipes on name alone.