feat: add @? optional ingredient syntax

cooklang.go

@@ -244,20 +244,24 @@ func (Comment) isStepComponent()     {}
 func (Note) isStepComponent()        {}
 
 // Render returns the Cooklang syntax representation of this ingredient.
-// Examples: "@flour{500%g}", "@salt{}", "@milk{2%cups}(cold)", "@yeast{=1%packet}"
+// Examples: "@flour{500%g}", "@salt{}", "@milk{2%cups}(cold)", "@yeast{=1%packet}", "@?thyme{2%sprigs}"
 func (i Ingredient) Render() string {
 	var result string
+	prefix := "@"
+	if i.Optional {
+		prefix = "@?"
+	}
 	fixedPrefix := ""
 	if i.Fixed {
 		fixedPrefix = "="
 	}
 	if i.Quantity > 0 {
-		result = fmt.Sprintf("@%s{%s%g%%%s}", i.Name, fixedPrefix, i.Quantity, i.Unit)
+		result = fmt.Sprintf("%s%s{%s%g%%%s}", prefix, i.Name, fixedPrefix, i.Quantity, i.Unit)
 	} else if i.Quantity == -1 {
 		// -1 indicates "some" quantity
-		result = fmt.Sprintf("@%s{}", i.Name)
+		result = fmt.Sprintf("%s%s{}", prefix, i.Name)
 	} else {
-		result = fmt.Sprintf("@%s{}", i.Name)
+		result = fmt.Sprintf("%s%s{}", prefix, i.Name)
 	}
 	if i.Annotation != "" {
 		result += fmt.Sprintf("(%s)", i.Annotation)
@@ -266,9 +270,10 @@ func (i Ingredient) Render() string {
 }
 
 // RenderDisplay returns ingredient in plain text format suitable for display.
-// Examples: "2 cups flour", "500 g flour", "salt"
+// Examples: "2 cups flour", "500 g flour", "salt", "2 sprigs thyme (optional)"
 // Uses bartender-friendly fraction formatting (e.g., "1/2 oz" instead of "0.5 oz")
 // When quantity is unspecified (e.g., @salt{}), returns just the ingredient name.
+// Optional ingredients have "(optional)" appended.
 func (i Ingredient) RenderDisplay() string {
 	var result string
 	if i.Quantity > 0 && i.Unit != "" {
@@ -281,6 +286,9 @@ func (i Ingredient) RenderDisplay() string {
 		// Quantity == -1 (unspecified) or 0: just use the ingredient name
 		result = i.Name
 	}
+	if i.Optional {
+		result += " (optional)"
+	}
 	return result
 }
 
@@ -394,11 +402,13 @@ func (n Note) RenderDisplay() string {
 //
 // The Quantity field uses -1 to represent "some" (unspecified amount).
 // The Fixed field indicates a quantity that should not scale with servings (e.g., @salt{=1%tsp}).
+// The Optional field indicates an optional ingredient (e.g., @?thyme{2%sprigs}).
 type Ingredient struct {
 	Name           string        `json:"name,omitempty"`           // Ingredient name (e.g., "flour", "sugar")
 	Quantity       float32       `json:"quantity,omitempty"`       // Amount (-1 means "some", 0 means none specified)
 	Unit           string        `json:"unit,omitempty"`           // Unit of measurement (e.g., "g", "cup", "tbsp")
 	Fixed          bool          `json:"fixed,omitempty"`          // Fixed quantity doesn't scale with servings
+	Optional       bool          `json:"optional,omitempty"`       // Optional ingredient (can be omitted)
 	TypedUnit      *units.Unit   `json:"typed_unit,omitempty"`     // Typed unit for conversion operations
 	Subinstruction string        `json:"value,omitempty"`          // Additional preparation instructions
 	Annotation     string        `json:"annotation,omitempty"`     // Optional annotation (e.g., "finely chopped")
@@ -780,6 +790,7 @@ func ToCooklangRecipe(pRecipe *parser.Recipe) *Recipe {
 					Quantity:   quant,
 					Unit:       component.Unit,
 					Fixed:      component.Fixed,
+					Optional:   component.Optional,
 					TypedUnit:  CreateTypedUnit(component.Unit),
 					Annotation: component.Value,
 				}

example_recipes/Gin_and_Tonic.cook

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+title: Gin and Tonic
+category: Cocktails
+sub_category: Classic
+cuisine: British
+locale: en
+tags:
+  - classic
+  - refreshing
+  - gin
+  - highball
+  - summer
+servings: 1
+time: 3 minutes
+image: Gin_and_Tonic.jpg
+---
+
+-- The classic G&T with optional garnish variations
+
+Fill a #highball glass{} with @ice cubes{}.
+
+Pour @gin{50%ml}(London Dry style works best) over the ice.
+
+Top with @tonic water{150%ml}(premium tonic recommended) and stir gently for ~{5%seconds}.
+
+= Garnish =
+
+Add @?lime wedge{1} or @?lemon wheel{1} for citrus brightness.
+
+For a botanical twist, try @?cucumber ribbon{1} or @?fresh rosemary{1%sprig}.
+
+> Tip: The garnish should complement your gin's botanicals. Citrus-forward gins pair well with lime, while floral gins shine with cucumber or herbs.

lexer/lexer.go

@@ -128,8 +128,20 @@ func (l *Lexer) NextToken() token.Token {
 	case '}':
 		tok = newToken(token.RBRACE, l.ch)
 	case '@':
-		// Only treat as INGREDIENT if immediately followed by an identifier character or underscore
-		if isIdentifierChar(l.peekChar()) || l.peekChar() == '_' {
+		// Check for optional ingredient: @?
+		if l.peekChar() == '?' {
+			// Peek at the character after the '?' to see if it's an identifier
+			charAfterQuestion := l.peekCharAt(1)
+			if isIdentifierChar(charAfterQuestion) || charAfterQuestion == '_' {
+				ch := l.ch
+				l.readChar() // consume '?'
+				tok = token.Token{Type: token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT, Literal: string(ch) + string(l.ch)}
+			} else {
+				// @? not followed by identifier - treat @ as text
+				tok = newToken(token.ILLEGAL, l.ch)
+			}
+		} else if isIdentifierChar(l.peekChar()) || l.peekChar() == '_' {
+			// Only treat as INGREDIENT if immediately followed by an identifier character or underscore
 			tok = newToken(token.INGREDIENT, l.ch)
 		} else {
 			// Treat as regular text if followed by whitespace or other characters

lexer/lexer_test.go

@@ -650,3 +650,134 @@ func TestNote(t *testing.T) {
 		})
 	}
 }
+
+// TestOptionalIngredient tests optional ingredient tokenization @?
+func TestOptionalIngredient(t *testing.T) {
+	tests := []struct {
+		name           string
+		input          string
+		expectedTokens []struct {
+			tokenType token.TokenType
+			literal   string
+		}
+	}{
+		{
+			name:  "simple optional ingredient",
+			input: "@?thyme",
+			expectedTokens: []struct {
+				tokenType token.TokenType
+				literal   string
+			}{
+				{token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT, "@?"},
+				{token.IDENT, "thyme"},
+				{token.EOF, ""},
+			},
+		},
+		{
+			name:  "optional ingredient with braces",
+			input: "@?thyme{2%sprigs}",
+			expectedTokens: []struct {
+				tokenType token.TokenType
+				literal   string
+			}{
+				{token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT, "@?"},
+				{token.IDENT, "thyme"},
+				{token.LBRACE, "{"},
+				{token.IDENT, "2"},
+				{token.PERCENT, "%"},
+				{token.IDENT, "sprigs"},
+				{token.RBRACE, "}"},
+				{token.EOF, ""},
+			},
+		},
+		{
+			name:  "optional ingredient inline",
+			input: "Add @?parsley for garnish",
+			expectedTokens: []struct {
+				tokenType token.TokenType
+				literal   string
+			}{
+				{token.IDENT, "Add"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT, "@?"},
+				{token.IDENT, "parsley"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.IDENT, "for"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.IDENT, "garnish"},
+				{token.EOF, ""},
+			},
+		},
+		{
+			name:  "@? not followed by identifier - treated as text",
+			input: "Use @? as placeholder",
+			expectedTokens: []struct {
+				tokenType token.TokenType
+				literal   string
+			}{
+				{token.IDENT, "Use"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.ILLEGAL, "@"},
+				{token.ILLEGAL, "?"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.IDENT, "as"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.IDENT, "placeholder"},
+				{token.EOF, ""},
+			},
+		},
+		{
+			name:  "@? at end of input",
+			input: "test @?",
+			expectedTokens: []struct {
+				tokenType token.TokenType
+				literal   string
+			}{
+				{token.IDENT, "test"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.ILLEGAL, "@"},
+				{token.ILLEGAL, "?"},
+				{token.EOF, ""},
+			},
+		},
+		{
+			name:  "mixed regular and optional ingredients",
+			input: "@flour{500%g} and @?herbs{}",
+			expectedTokens: []struct {
+				tokenType token.TokenType
+				literal   string
+			}{
+				{token.INGREDIENT, "@"},
+				{token.IDENT, "flour"},
+				{token.LBRACE, "{"},
+				{token.IDENT, "500"},
+				{token.PERCENT, "%"},
+				{token.IDENT, "g"},
+				{token.RBRACE, "}"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.IDENT, "and"},
+				{token.WHITESPACE, " "},
+				{token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT, "@?"},
+				{token.IDENT, "herbs"},
+				{token.LBRACE, "{"},
+				{token.RBRACE, "}"},
+				{token.EOF, ""},
+			},
+		},
+	}
+
+	for _, tt := range tests {
+		t.Run(tt.name, func(t *testing.T) {
+			l := New(tt.input)
+			for i, expected := range tt.expectedTokens {
+				tok := l.NextToken()
+				if tok.Type != expected.tokenType {
+					t.Errorf("token[%d]: expected type %s, got %s", i, expected.tokenType, tok.Type)
+				}
+				if tok.Literal != expected.literal {
+					t.Errorf("token[%d]: expected literal %q, got %q", i, expected.literal, tok.Literal)
+				}
+			}
+		})
+	}
+}

parser/parser.go

@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@ type Component struct {
 	Name     string `json:"name,omitempty" yaml:"name,omitempty"`
 	Quantity string `json:"quantity,omitempty" yaml:"quantity,omitempty"`
 	Unit     string `json:"unit,omitempty" yaml:"units,omitempty"`
-	Fixed    bool   `json:"fixed,omitempty" yaml:"fixed,omitempty"` // Fixed quantity doesn't scale with servings
+	Fixed    bool   `json:"fixed,omitempty" yaml:"fixed,omitempty"`       // Fixed quantity doesn't scale with servings
+	Optional bool   `json:"optional,omitempty" yaml:"optional,omitempty"` // Optional ingredient
 }
 
 // CooklangParser handles parsing of cooklang recipes
@@ -113,11 +114,14 @@ func (p *CooklangParser) parseTokens(l *lexer.Lexer) (*Recipe, error) {
 				}
 				// Process the next token immediately here
 				switch nextTok.Type {
-				case token.INGREDIENT:
+				case token.INGREDIENT, token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT:
 					ingredient, err := p.parseIngredient(l)
 					if err != nil {
 						return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to parse ingredient: %w", err)
 					}
+					if nextTok.Type == token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT {
+						ingredient.Optional = true
+					}
 					currentStep.Components = append(currentStep.Components, ingredient)
 				case token.COOKWARE:
 					cookware, err := p.parseCookware(l)
@@ -240,12 +244,15 @@ func (p *CooklangParser) parseTokens(l *lexer.Lexer) (*Recipe, error) {
 			recipe.Steps = append(recipe.Steps, currentStep)
 			currentStep = Step{Components: []Component{}}
 
-		case token.INGREDIENT:
+		case token.INGREDIENT, token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT:
 			// Parse ingredient
 			ingredient, err := p.parseIngredient(l)
 			if err != nil {
 				return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to parse ingredient: %w", err)
 			}
+			if tok.Type == token.OPTIONAL_INGREDIENT {
+				ingredient.Optional = true
+			}
 			currentStep.Components = append(currentStep.Components, ingredient)
 
 		case token.COOKWARE: