The Grinch

1 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
1⁄2 oz Suze (see note)
3⁄4 oz Melon liqueur, Midori
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Chill a coupe glass. Combine in your shaker tin and shake with ice. Double strain into your chilled glass.

Notes

I like to make a honeyed Suze, which is three parts Suze combined with one part honey by weight. In my view, this is a more balanced bitter liqueur. Works a lot like Campari but with its own herbal, botanical finish.

History

Had a bit of Midori and was inspired to make something that had that Grinchy glow.

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Year
2021
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Quentin Ruiz-Esparza, home bartender, Durham, NC
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Average rating
4 stars
(5 ratings)
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LemonMelon commented on 11/06/2022:

Perfect color! If you like sour sours, up to 3/4 oz lime.

Rudy Ray

3⁄4 oz Bourbon, Four Roses
3⁄4 oz Bénédictine
3⁄4 oz Amaro, Pasubio
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe.

Yields Drink
Year
ca. 2020
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sahil Mehta, Estragon, Boston, MA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2020/01/rudy-ray.html

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Average rating
4.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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  • We were a bit surprised how much we liked this. We've been riffing on whiskey/bénédictine with a bias towards citrus. We're near St. George so used Bruto Americano. Really very nice (though on the sweeter side if that matters to you). — ★★★★★
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Shawn C commented on 11/29/2022:

Good, balanced (sweet/sour) and probably a go-to if one is looking for a citrus modified Pasubio drink, but I have half a dozen Pasubio cocktails I prefer to this one, including at least one of my own. The lemon juice somewhat subdues the character of the Pasubio.

noksagt commented on 11/29/2022:

Your one posted drink does not use Pasubio, but I'd be open to recommendations you have. This is the only Pasubio+lemon cocktail in kindred at the moment & other tasty Pasubio cocktails in general would be great. I also like the Rhapsody in Blue. Surprised there are only two cocktails on here that use this great ingredient.

Shawn C commented on 12/02/2022:

Yes, I need to post more of my own (admitted in a sheepish tone.) I've been merrily trying others' contributions, but have been remiss in posting my experiments that worked...at least for my palate anyway. The Pasubio one I came up with combined it, St. Raphael Rouge (which is hard to come by in the U.S.) and rye for a Manhattan riff--sort of obscure because of the Raphael that I had to import from London, but found I really like it much more than I anticipated. I haven't decided whether to call the cocktail a Purple Manhattan or Montreux as a nod to Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water." I might want to save that smoke reference for something with Sfumato Rabarbaro and Pasubio if I find a combo that works.

I also am very fond of the Rhapsody in Blue. For a fellow Pasubio enthusiast, some other Pasubio libations I am keen on are: Purple Globe, My one and only Blue, Scalatore, and Purple Martin (definitely need the Scarlet Ibis and Averell for this one to truly shine.)

Gunslinger

2 oz Bourbon (Cooper's Craft)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄8 oz Ginger syrup (Liber & Co. Fiery Ginger Syrup)
1⁄2 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 oz Suze
4 dr Hellfire Habanero Shrub, Bittermens
Instructions

Shake and serve up in a coupe

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Authenticity
Your original creation
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3 stars
(1 rating)
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  • Weird back palate dryness from the ancho and habanero shrub along with the sour and the heat and a savory note. Evolves and more complex as you hold it in the mouth and as you get used to it.
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Quit This Crazy Scene

1 oz Cognac
1 oz Amargo-Vallet
3⁄4 oz Drambuie
1⁄4 oz Corn liqueur, Nixta
2 ds Bitters, Miracle Mile (Forbidden)
1 Nutmeg
Instructions

Stir, strain, grate fresh nutmeg over the top

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Authenticity
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Thick n Heavy

1 1⁄2 oz Gin (rosemary infused see note)
1 oz Crème de Violette, Rothman & Winter
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit liqueur, Giffard
1⁄4 oz Coconut syrup (Amber Coconut Nectar Syrup)
3 ds Peychaud's Bitters
4 pn Sea salt (Himalayan Pink Rock Salt)
Instructions

Add all ingredients into a shaker, shake very vigorously with ice, then strain into a frozen coupe glass.

Notes

To make the rosemary Infused Gin. Put some fresh rosemary into a sealable jar. Add lots of gin of your choice. Put the lid onto the jar. Let it sit in the refrigerator for a day or three and "infuse."

History

In memory of a Naval Academy graduate who was both.

Yields Drink
Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Carl N.
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Pig Cheeks Clive

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
1 oz Crème de Violette, Rothman & Winter
1⁄2 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3 ds Cranberry bitters
6 Raspberry
Instructions

1. Muddle a few raspberries in the shaker.
2. Add all ingredients, shake very vigorously with ice, and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

In memory of a Naval Academy graduate who customized his Ford.

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Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
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2amMIDWATCH

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
1 oz Grapefruit liqueur, Giffard
3⁄4 oz Crème de Violette, Rothman and Winter
1⁄2 oz Campari
3 ds Cranberry bitters
Instructions

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

History

In memory of a Naval Academy graduate who understood the sweet and the bitter of the midwatch.

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Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Carl N.
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cparks1000000 commented on 7/21/2022:

4 stars: This was a bit sweet for me but I liked the flavours. I added lemon juice and water.

Plebe'd

1 1⁄2 oz Rum (Beenleigh White Rum)
1 oz Amaro (Monte)
1 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Sherry vinegar (Columela Sherry Vinegar Solera 30)
3 ds Orange bitters
3 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

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

Notes

The sherry vinegar. I found this particular "high performance" version a few years ago and it really makes a difference. You don't want "vinegar." Rather, you want a very flavorful Sherry Vinegar.

History

In memory of a Naval Academy graduate.

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Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Carl N.
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Rick-Belk-Kenn

1 1⁄2 oz Whiskey, Hakushu 12
3⁄4 oz Citron liqueur, Sukkah Hill Etrog
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄2 oz Saffron tincture
1⁄4 oz Orange flower water
3 ds Lemon bitters
Instructions

1. Pour a dash of Absinthe into a frozen coupe glass, swirl it all around, and return the glass to the freezer.
2 Shake ingredients with ice and strain into the frozen coupe glass.

History

NOV 1975: to the Navy men who were there and saw it happen.

Yields Drink
Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Carl N.
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SeabeeINtheSAND

1 1⁄2 oz Gin (Few "Breakfast Gin")
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit liqueur, Giffard
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Saffron tincture
3 ds Lemon bitters
Instructions

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

Notes

The liquid saffron imparts a stunningly deep orange color.

History

With thoughts of Navy Seabees sitting on the beach at NAS Pt Mugu, CA.

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Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Carl N.
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