Brainstorm

2 oz Irish whiskey
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; cocktail class, squeezed orange peel

History

First shows up in Hugo Ensslin's 1917 as "Brain Storm" as well as in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book as "Brainstorm" which is the more common rendering. Older recipes calls for two dashes each of Bénédictine and French vermouth and most modern recipes call for ½ oz each (since a dash during these period is often quite ambiguous and typically larger).

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Year
1917
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
First described by Hugo R. Ensslin
Source reference

https://euvs-vintage-cocktail-books.cld.bz/1917-Recipes-for-Mixed-Drink… and https://punchdrink.com/recipes/al-sotacks-brainstorm/

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ThatGuyOverThere commented on 11/18/2022:

Very nice indeed. Didn't have an orange twist, so added a dash of Angostura Orange bitters.

Joe White commented on 3/18/2023:

Made this last night to spec, but it wasn't quite balanced. I used Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry Piedmont. 1/2 oz wasnt enough. It took another 1/2 oz to make it really good. Plus Powers Irish Whiskey & Benedictine. I think I will add an drop of Crude "RIZZO" BITTERS (ROSEMARY, GRAPEFRUIT & PEPPERCORN) next time.

Captain's Call

1 oz Cachaça, Leblon
3⁄4 oz Strega
1⁄2 oz Cassis
1⁄2 oz Warm spice liqueur, Sukkah Hill Besamim
1⁄2 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit juice
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

Watching "Some Like It Hot" ...... "CAPT" Tony Curtis sitting on the beach with the Hotel Del in the background ...... many times has The Commander been there and enjoyed that, as have many Naval Academy graduates.

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2022
Authenticity
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Creator
Carl N.
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Well Deck Clive

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1 oz Strega
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth, Noilly Prat
1⁄4 oz Agave syrup
2 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

In memory of a Naval Academy graduate who spent some time hanging out in a gator freighter well deck.

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Authenticity
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Creator
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lesliec commented on 3/17/2022:

Really nice (and a wonderful colour). Made with Monkey Shoulder.

Lone Pine

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1 oz Strega
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth (Vya)
1⁄2 oz Averna (Amaro)
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (Amber Coconut Nectar)
Instructions

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

Reflecting on cruising through Lone Pine in a 1948 Chevy panel truck with a Naval Academy graduate.

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Instructions

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a frozen cocktail glass.

History

In memory of a Naval Academy graduate who saw a lot of sea and SWO changes in the South China Sea.

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Lifetime Ban

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1 oz Bianco Vermouth
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1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; garnish with lemon twist.

Notes

The mint is included in the stir rather than added as a garnish (a "royal stir").

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Creator
Dan Greenbaum, The Beagle, New York, New York (USA)
Source reference

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(the) Hinges

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1 oz Gin (Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin)
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Vya
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄4 oz Campari
2 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

Notes

If desired, use an orange slice for a garnish and eliminate the orange bitters.

History

Celebrating the repair/replacement of two hinges on the welding shed. My Naval Academy Seabee pal would be proud.

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Year
2022
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Carl N.
Source reference

https://www.thespruceeats.com/massey-cocktail-recipe-4156983

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Instructions

Stir, strain, rock, orange peel garnish.

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3⁄4 oz Campari
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2 spl Absinthe
Instructions

1. Swirl some absinthe in a frozen coupe glass and return the glass to the freezer.
2. Shake ingredients with ice and strain into the frozen coupe glass.

Notes

1. I was recently presented with a bottle of Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey. I am beginning some experiments and extrapolations.

History

In memory of a Naval Academy graduate who worked with the Seabees.

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Year
2022
Authenticity
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Creator
Carl N.
Source reference

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1 oz Cap Corse Blanc
4 dr Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, scotch glass with a rock, orange peel expressed.

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