Or the late Keith Floyd using a recipe book?

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Who is using the original recipe today remains a point of debate.

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While Mr. Conway keeps the exact technique a secret, he said this recipe will do. (It does.) He recommends using up the infusion within a year to avoid oxidation, though it's doubtful you'll have any left after a week.

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