Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2026) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 45 ml | Bourbon whiskey — {"raw_name": "Bourbon whiskey", "raw_measure": "45 ml Bourbon whiskey", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 15 ml | OP high ester aged pot still rum — {"raw_name": "OP high ester aged pot still rum", "raw_measure": "15 ml OP high ester aged pot still rum", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 3 dash | Aromatic bitters — {"raw_name": "Aromatic bitters", "raw_measure": "3 dash Aromatic bitters", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | bitter |
| 15 ml | banana liqueur — {"raw_name": "Banana liqueur", "raw_measure": "15 ml Banana liqueur", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- 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.