SWO Change

1 1⁄2 oz Irish whiskey (Fighting 69th)
1 oz Strega
3⁄4 oz Pear liqueur, Mathilde
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Agave syrup
2 ds Aztec Chocolate bitters
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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2022
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Creator
Carl N.
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Lifetime Ban

1 oz Navy strength gin
1 oz Bianco Vermouth
1 oz Fino sherry
1 spg Mint
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

https://punchdrink.com/recipes/lifetime-ban/

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(the) Hinges

1 1⁄2 oz Irish whiskey (Fighting 69th)
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
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Creator
Carl N.
Source reference

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

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Grass Widow

1 1⁄2 oz Rhum Agricole (Blanc)
1 oz Apricot liqueur, Giffard abricot du Roussillon
1 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 twst Orange
Instructions

Stir, strain, rock, orange peel garnish.

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Seabee Science Project

1 1⁄2 oz Irish whiskey (Fighting 69th)
3⁄4 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Dark Crème de Cacao
1⁄2 oz Grapefruit liqueur (Giffards)
2 ds Aztec Chocolate bitters
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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2022
Authenticity
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Creator
Carl N.
Source reference

https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/psycho-killer

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Oaxacan Tricycle

1 oz Mezcal
1 oz Cynar
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.

Notes

Had this at THE CUT in Georgetown, Washington DC. Instead of Xocolatl, they use rhubarb bitters. Also, they used Illegal Mezcal. I make mine with Del Maguey Vida.

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1 oz Light rum (Puerto Rican)
1 oz Gold rum (Virgin Islands)
3⁄4 oz Dark rum (Jamaican)
1⁄4 oz Falernum
1 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Orange juice
3⁄4 oz Pineapple juice
3⁄4 oz Passion fruit syrup
3⁄4 oz Honey syrup
8 oz Crushed ice
3⁄4 oz Demerara Rum, Lemon Hart 151
1 Cherry (as garnish)
1 sli Pineapple (as garnish)
1 sli Orange (as garnish)
Instructions

Put everything - Except Lemon Hart 151 - in a blender. Blend at high speed for 5 seconds. Pour unstrained into a tall glass. Float Lemon Hart on top of drink. Garnish with a cocktail cherry speared to pineapple and orange slices.

Notes

My favorite incarnation contains Real McCoy 3 yr (instead of light puerto rican), Pusser's Gunpowder Proof, Coruba Dark and Lemon Hart 151 for the Rums. I also replace the passionfruit syrup with a shy 1/2 oz of Goya passionfruit pulp and up the Honey mix to a tall 1 oz. (By the way, the honey "syrup" is just a 50/50 mixture of honey dissolved in water.)

History

As served at the Tiki-Ti, Los Angeles, in 1961 - the year master mixologist Ray Buhen opened the Ti, after 3 decades in the employ of L.A.'s most famous Polynesian palaces, including Don the Beachcombers (Ray was there from the beginning in 1934), the Luau, the Seven Seas, and the China Trader. These places all vanished long ago, and Ray himself passed away in 1999, but the Ti is still thriving under the ownership of Ray's son and grandson, both named Mike.

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Year
1961
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Ray Buhen
Source reference

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The Inocencio

1 1⁄2 oz Blanco tequila
3⁄4 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄4 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (Cilantro-infused)
Instructions

Shake, strain, big rock.

History

One of several cocktails from a commission to feature cilantro.

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2022
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  • Made with Ancho Reyes Verde - I added cilantro to the mix, shook, and double strained in lieu of infusion
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shadowkirby commented on 6/25/2022:

A little sweet - would possibly omit the simple. Very vegetal, good drink for spring.

Central Ave. Chorrizo

1 1⁄2 oz Blended Scotch (Piperdean)
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Sangue Morlacco
2 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

Chorrizo knows right where he's headed when he's on Central Ave.

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2022
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Creator
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Nice balance, strong drink. Used Monkey Shoulder and Luxardo

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Fernet dominating Chartreuse. I think about 1/4 of Fernet, scotch up.

Tejano Chorrizo

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
1 oz Prickly pear liqueur (Priqly brand)
3⁄4 oz Dark Crème de Cacao
3⁄4 oz Orange juice
2 ds Aztec Chocolate bitters
1 Egg white
Instructions

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

History

Chorrizo has his roots and family in El Paso.

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2022
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