Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2026) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 40 ml | Manzanilla sherry — {"raw_name": "Manzanilla sherry", "raw_measure": "40 ml Manzanilla sherry", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 10 ml | Mezcal — {"raw_name": "Mezcal", "raw_measure": "10 ml Mezcal", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 10 ml | Bitter bianco liqueur — {"raw_name": "Bitter bianco liqueur", "raw_measure": "10 ml Bitter bianco liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 10 ml | tonic water — {"raw_name": "Tonic water", "raw_measure": "10 ml Tonic water", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | dilution |
| 10 ml | Pineapple liqueur — {"raw_name": "Pineapple liqueur", "raw_measure": "10 ml Pineapple liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | garnish |
| 10 ml | Blue curaçao liqueur — {"raw_name": "Blue curaçao liqueur", "raw_measure": "10 ml Blue curaçao liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 10 ml | Gentian liqueur — {"raw_name": "Gentian liqueur", "raw_measure": "10 ml Gentian liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR first 6 ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- TOP with tonic water.
- 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.