Recommended Difford's Guide modern web export by Difford's Guide (2026) — Difford's Guide modern source record
| 22.5 ml | Cognac brandy — {"raw_name": "Cognac (brandy)", "raw_measure": "22.5 ml Cognac (brandy)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | base |
| 7.5 ml | Amaro (e.g. Meletti) — {"raw_name": "Amaro (e.g. Meletti)", "raw_measure": "7.5 ml Amaro (e.g. Meletti)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 45 ml | Amaro (e.g. Nonino) — {"raw_name": "Amaro (e.g. Nonino)", "raw_measure": "45 ml Amaro (e.g. Nonino)", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | modifier |
| 6 dash | Saline solution 4:1 — {"raw_name": "Saline solution 4:1", "raw_measure": "6 drop Saline solution 4:1", "parse_status": "parsed", "mapping_status": "exact_existing"} | other |
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass (preferably over a large cube or chunk of block ice).
- 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.