SWO Astra

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Aviation
3⁄4 oz Crème de Violette
3⁄4 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

Notes

My first adventure with a new ingredient: Velvet Falernum.

History

I just read about today (28 May) being Ernst Stavros Blofeld's birthday and some interesting history of the Ad Astra cocktail.

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Year
2022
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Carl N.
Source reference

https://drunkardsalmanac.com/ad-astra-cocktail/

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Clockwork Orange (Taylor Hall)

1 oz Aquavit
1 oz Coffee
1 oz Aperol
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
2 ds Chocolate bitters
6 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (Flamed, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, one big rock, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
ca. 2019
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Taylor Hall, Tandem Bar, Newtown, Australia
Source reference

https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/clockwork-orange-dessert-cocktail/

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  • Also good with 3-4 dashes each of Peychaud's and ginger bitters (via reddit).
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Respect your Elderflowers

4 sli Cucumber
3 oz Gin, Hendrick's
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Muddle cucumber. Shake, strain.

Notes

Muddle some basil along with the cucumber for a twist.

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Year
2016
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Shawn Williams
Source reference

https://kitchenswagger.com/cucumber-gin-elderflower-martini-recipe/

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1 1⁄2 oz Light rum, Plantation 3 Star
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1 bsp Crème de Violette, Rothman & Winter
Instructions

Shake with ice, top up with soda water and serve

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Unknown
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Spring Pleasure

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Rhubarb liqueur
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Combine with ice and shake. Coupe.

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Year
2022
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Tom Marrion
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Rive Droite

1 oz Gin, Hayman's Royal Dock
3⁄4 oz Sloe gin (Ford's)
3⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake; strain; up.

Notes

Wondrich specs Fords as the sloe gin brand (not in KC's database).

History

Wondrich cites the Parisian (gin, dry vermouth, cassis) as inspiration.

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Year
2022
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
David Wondrich
Source reference

https://twitter.com/davidwondrich/status/1529603267818299392

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Sweet Caisata

2 oz Apricot liqueur
2⁄3 oz Vodka
1 t Simple syrup
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 spg Basil (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake and strain, Rocks Glass, rocks, garnish with caramelized apricot.

Notes

Balanced, Jammy Apricot, Toasted Marshmallow,

History

Found on the SABER website after searching for a similar recipe on my return from Romania.

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Source reference

https://www.saberelyzia.com/index.php/saber-elyzia-cocktails/saber-elyz…

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  • Recommend as aperitif. light and refreshing. Don't skip the basil. To caramelize the apricot, dredge in powdered sugar and touch with a torch.
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Zachary Pearson commented on 5/24/2022:

The liqueur they're using here is 60 proof. Some people might want to drop the simple. Thanks, Zachary

Dusky Sunset

1 oz Mezcal, Fidencio Clásico
1 oz Bruto Americano, St. George
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 ds Hellfire Habanero Shrub, Bittermens
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Grapefruit
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Dealers choice: Build in the glass, or mix and strain. Serve up, or over one big rock. (I prefer the latter.)

Notes

A spin on my legendary “Smoky Sunset” (https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/smoky-sunset). Yeah, it’s a lazy Negroni sub. But it takes advantage of the natural affinity between Bruto & Mezcal. The Punt e Mes accentuates the bitterness - even makes it slightly astringent - and helps shape a great warm weather combo.

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Year
2022
Authenticity
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Crooked Tree

1 1⁄2 oz Whiskey (Glenfiddich 14-yr Single Malt)
3⁄4 oz Framboise, Mathilde
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

Notes

I prepare the honey syrup very very honey-y. One recipe says 3 water-to-1 honey. I prepare it much much more honey-y and sweet.

History

Based on a Gold Rush ......
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3629/gold-rush

Inspired by Molly Tuttle ......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x4rCPWtsRM

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Year
2022
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Carl N.
Source reference

https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3629/gold-rush

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Jim Jam Jump

1 1⁄2 oz Pisco, Capel
3⁄4 oz Strega
3⁄4 oz Cherry Liqueur, Sangue Morlacco
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄8 oz Sherry vinegar (Columela 30 Year)
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Salt (Himalayan Pink Rock Salt)
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

Inspired by Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers in "Jumpin Jive" in the movie Stormy Weather (1943).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yGGtVKrD8

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Year
2022
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Your original creation
Creator
Carl N.
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