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The Christmas Cocktail

Created and posted by Barina Craft.
1 1⁄2 oz Scotch
3⁄4 oz Chestnut liqueur
Instructions

Pour ingredients into old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently.

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The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan

The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated

As cocktail historian David Wondrich alludes to in his introduction to the book, Jim Meehan's The PDT Cocktail Book is aiming to be the Savoy Cocktail Book of today. This is no small task: The Savoy Cocktail Book, written by exiled American Harry Craddock while tending bar in London during Prohibition, is a unique look at the state of the cocktail circa 1930 and arguably the most famous cocktail book in history. Apart from mimicking the title, Meehan similarly includes vibrant illustrations* and devotes the bulk of the book to a massive list of recipes. What's really amazing about this ambitious goal is that he largely succeeds: The PDT Cocktail Book is the definitive guide to the modern cocktail revival, and an essential addition to every home bartender's collection.

Recent Additions

  • A Touch of Tuesday Weld — Rye, Amontillado Sherry, Averna, Bitters, Crème de Banane, Cherry Liqueur, Brandied cherry
  • (the) Sinker — Whiskey, Aromatized wine, Maraschino Liqueur, Dry vermouth, Bitters, Lime juice, Sea salt
  • The Last Laugh — Cava, Gin, Herbal liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime juice
  • (the) Cowboys — Whiskey, Aperol, Pomegranate Liqueur, Campari, Lemon juice, Salt
  • (the) Potato — Gin, Aperol, Dry vermouth, Campari, Bitters, Lime juice, Salt

Recent Discussion

  • Re A Touch of Tuesday Weld, 16 hours 26 minutes ago Craig E commented:

    Edited to add the forgotten bitters, thanks. I used amontillado (now specified in the recipe); trying something lighter than that would be worth the experiment I think, though I don’t have a true fino on hand at the moment.

  • Re A Touch of Tuesday Weld, 16 hours 33 minutes ago yarm commented:

    Dry sherry? Like a fino/manzanilla or like oloroso/amontillado/palo cortado?

    Edit: I saw on Reddit that it's amontillado, but that recipe also has Angostura Bitters not mentioned here.

  • Re A Touch of Tuesday Weld, 21 hours 23 minutes ago Shawn C commented:

    Really a fine and well proportioned cocktail. Hard to go wrong with Averna and Heering when used judiciously. The sherry provides complexity and the subtle creme de banana just nudges it a little.

  • Re Trident, 2 days ago Shawn C commented:

    Very nice, 4+ star, not dry, not sweet, with good depth of flavor. Curated to classify as authentic recipe. History note added about Hess' later change (not original recipe) to split bitters between peach and orange. Original video by Hess shows Linie as the Aquavit so a note has been added for that. Linie works perfectly here.

  • Re In Search of the Singapore Sling, 3 days ago kheiligh commented:

    Thanks for this deep dive! very informative!