Partigiano

1 oz Cynar
1 oz Dry vermouth
2⁄3 oz Sweet vermouth
2 t Ramazzotti
Instructions

Stir all ingredients together, pour in an old fashion glass with an ice block. Garnish with a large lemon peel.

Notes

Bitter, sweet and winey.

Yields Drink
Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Richard Orciuch
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
5 stars
(3 ratings)
Similar cocktails
  • Suppressor #21 — Cynar, Amontillado Sherry, Chinato, Orange bitters, Grapefruit peel

Chauncey Depew

1 1⁄2 oz Oloroso sherry, Lustau
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Dolin
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
3⁄8 oz Orgeat
Notes

Stir with ice. Strain. Up.

History

Frederic Yarm’s interpretation of a recipe from “Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars: 1903-1933”.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2014/11/chauncey-depew.html

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(1 rating)
Similar cocktails
No similar cocktails found.

Death & Taxes (Michael Madrusan)

1 oz Blended Scotch
1 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
2 ds Orange bitters
1 Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain into chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with an expressed lemon swath.

Notes

Vieux Carre riff with an unusual split base of scotch & gin

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Michael Madrusan, Milk & Honey, New York, NY
Source reference

Bartender's Choice Vol. 2 App for iOS

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
From other users
  • Needs to be a little sweeter
  • Made with Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve, Botanist Gin & Cocchi di Torino. Really interesting how the barley notes from the scotch get tamed into breakfast cereal territory.
Similar cocktails
  • Ampersand Cocktail — Cognac, Old Tom Gin, Sweet vermouth, Orange bitters
  • 221b — Cognac, Gin, Ruby Port, Bénédictine, Bitters, Tea
  • The Pretender — Old Tom Gin, Rye, Sweet vermouth, Crème de mure, Bitters, Lemon peel
  • Warday's Cocktail — Gin, Calvados, Sweet vermouth, Herbal liqueur
  • Chauncey — Gin, Cognac, Rye, Sweet vermouth, Orange bitters, Lemon

Last Bird

3⁄4 oz Jamaican rum, Smith & Cross (Works best with Smith & Cross IMO)
3⁄4 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
Instructions

Shake, strain into Nick & Nora or Coupe. No garnish.

Notes

Rum-Pineapple-Campari Tiki Jungle Bird magic meets the citric sharpness of the Last Word.

History

A Jungle Bird riff on the Last Word seemed pretty obvious to me, but Googling didn't turn up any recipes that were that faithful to either. I played with the ratios of Lime / Pineapple / Chartreuse until it felt balanced and truthful to both drinks.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
Similar cocktails
  • Eye of the Hurricane — Jamaican rum, Bitters, Navy strength rum, Passion fruit syrup, Lemon juice
  • Last Day in Paradise — Amaro, Crème de Banane, Demerara Rum, Rhum Agricole, Lime juice
  • Scarlet Macaw — Jamaican rum, Dark rum, Campari, Crème de Banane, Pineapple, Lime, Simple syrup, Molasses syrup
  • Me & My Monkey — Nicaraguan Rum, Jamaican rum, Aperol, Crème de Banane, Lime juice, Passion fruit syrup
  • Bananas & Blow — Guatemalan rum, Bitters, Crème de Banane, Lemon juice, Cane syrup

Mood Adjuster

2 oz Dark rum (e.g. Pusser's Gunpowder Proof)
1 1⁄2 t Palm sugar (see notes)
1⁄2 Lime
Instructions

Halve lime pole to pole, cut off ends, then slice into 4 or 8 segments, as per Caipirinha. Muddle lime and sugar in old-fashioned glass vigorously, to combine and release flavours from zest. Stir in rum and cracked ice.

Notes

A very good alternative is to use Plantation Fiji.

The key to this drink is the palm sugar. Look for the rich, fudge-like, more expensive stuff in a pot with a lid in Thai or oriental food stores. I prefer the Maesri brand. With larger or more bitter limes, 2 or 3 tsp sugar may be needed.

I use a Tap-icer for the cracked ice; crushed ice tends to wash out drink.

History

A Caipirinha-style navy grog.

Yields Drink
Year
2021
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Edward Clapham in Summertown, Oxford (England).
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
5 stars
(1 rating)
Similar cocktails
  • Bajito — Rum, Sugar, Lime, Mint, Basil
  • Corn 'n Oil — Virgin Islands Rum, Falernum, Bitters, Lime juice
  • Bumblebee — Dark rum, Bitters, Lime juice, Egg white, Honey, Orange peel
  • Common Cold — Jamaican rum, Elderflower liqueur, Bitters, Lemon juice, Honey
  • Midnight Oil — Bermuda rum, Ginger Bitters, Tea, Molasses, Black Cardamom

Mary Ann, The

3⁄4 oz Old Tom Gin, Ransom
3⁄4 oz Strega
3⁄4 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake all ingredients and strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh Rosemary.

Notes

THE MARY ANN - Bright and cheerful with just enough sweetness to make you think Ginger is not the star.

Picture of Mary Ann, The
Photo by Craig Saavedra © 2021 by Craig Saavedra
Yields Drink
Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Craig Saavedra
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4.5 stars
(8 ratings)
From other users
  • Used 1 oz Old Tom gin. Had no Rosemary, but still a great cocktail. What do others think about the drink without the Rosemary? Is it essential for the taste? Rate 4
Similar cocktails
  • The Final Say — Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Elderflower liqueur, Bénédictine, Absinthe, Lime juice
  • Thyme in a Bottle — Gin, Herbal liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon juice, Thyme
  • Last Resort (PaaDee) — Gin, Herbal liqueur, Crème de Banane, Cognac, Mezcal, Lime juice
  • Vow of Silence — Old Tom Gin, Herbal liqueur, Averna, Grapefruit juice, Lemon juice, Simple syrup
  • Final Benediction — Gin, Bénédictine, Triple sec, Lemon juice
Mixed up in Na… commented on 12/28/2024:

Thinking that the amount of Domain de Canton indicated in this recipe is a little off...

lesliec commented on 12/28/2024:

Curated: changed 34oz of Domaine de Canton to 3/4.

Killer on Ice

2 oz Rhum Agricole (charanda blanco)
1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth
1⁄4 oz Agave syrup
2 ds Celery bitters
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Lime peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2019
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Chloe Moser, Stampede Cocktail Club, Seattle
Source reference

https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/charanda-cocktail-killer-on-ice/

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
2 stars
(1 rating)
Similar cocktails
  • Pirate Slave — Rhum Agricole, Sweet vermouth, Campari, Orange bitters, Cane syrup
  • Amaro ma non troppo — Rhum Agricole, Cuban rum, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Sweet vermouth, Orange vermouth, Cynar, Orange cream citrate
  • Haitian Winter — Haitian Rum, Walnut Liqueur, Fernet Vallet, Aromatized wine, Bitters
  • The Trembler — Rhum Agricole, Dry vermouth, Apricot liqueur, Honey, Orange peel
  • Panky kind thing — Rhum Agricole, Maurin Quina, Averna, Chocolate bitters, Pine liqueur

The Rail Car

1 1⁄2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Chicory Liqueur, Cathead
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
2 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Combine and stir with ice for moderate dilution. Serve over ice; express and garnish with orange.

Notes

I served this up, which seemed preferable to me.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Kyle Campbell, Avo & Dram, Birmingham, AL
Source reference

https://www.southernliving.com/drinks/cocktails/5-birmingham-cocktails-…

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(1 rating)
Similar cocktails
  • Short Sharp Choc — Corn Whiskey, Crème de Cacao, Becherovka
  • McMillian — Rye, Orange Curaçao, Bénédictine, Bitters, Orgeat, Lemon juice, Mint
  • Tender Nob — Cognac, Rye, Strega, Amaro Abano, Orgeat, Orange peel, Lemon peel
  • Left Hand of Darkness — Rye, Walnut Liqueur, Averna, Bitters, Absinthe, Brandied cherry
  • Old Money — Bourbon, Aperol, Walnut Liqueur, Bitters, Allspice Dram, Orange peel

HotClive

1 1⁄2 oz Whiskey (Moonshine)
1 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
3⁄4 oz Prickly pear liqueur (Priqly)
1⁄8 oz Sherry vinegar (Columela Sherry Vinegar Solera 30)
4 ds Cranberry bitters
1 Egg white
Instructions

Shake all ingredients very vigorously with ice then 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.

Yields Drink
Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Carl N.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
Not yet rated
Similar cocktails
  • Chili Waffel — Brandy, Campari, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Bitters, Stroopwaffel liqueur, Half-and-half
  • The Goodfellow — Reposado mezcal, Amaro Nonino, Sherry, Maraschino Liqueur, Galliano
  • Everybody Loves Hugo — Rye, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Crème de Cacao, Sweet vermouth, Cherry, Cherry syrup
  • Tellicherry Chilicherry — Cognac, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Cherry Liqueur, Amaro Abano, Bitters, Cherry, Black pepper
  • MidwatchClive — Brandy, Crème de Cacao, Sake, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Crème Yvette, Half-and-half

Doberman

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
1 Lemon peel (garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain into chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Garnish with an expressed lemon swath.

Yields Drink
Year
2018
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
David Molyneux, The Everleigh, Fitzroy, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Source reference

Bartender's Choice Vol. 2 App for iOS

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(11 ratings)
Similar cocktails
  • Ozymandias — Rye, Brandy, Sweet vermouth, Bigallet China-China, Bénédictine, Bitters, Lemon zest
  • Metal Urbain — Cognac, Sweet vermouth, Amaro Nardini, Herbal liqueur, Bitters, Orange peel
  • Pendergast — Bourbon, Sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Bitters, Lemon peel
  • Funny Duck — Bourbon, Sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, Averna, Bitters
  • Algiers Point — Cognac, Rye, Sweet vermouth, Herbal liqueur, Peychaud's Bitters, Orange bitters, Pastis, Lemon peel
claphamje commented on 8/29/2021:

A great discovery. Love the roundedness of this bourbon-FB combo.

After several goes, we settled on 1½ Bourbon, 1 Cocchi Torino, ¼ Fernet Branca, ¼ Bénédictine.

Subscribe to