The Goblins Turn to Stone

1 1⁄2 oz Genever
3⁄4 oz Cardamaro
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Curaçao
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with an orange twist.

History

I was inspired by the Cynar-curaçao combination, and I thought about how well Genever works with each. Thus, I selected it as a base spirit, and for a fourth component, I opted for Cardamaro which has melded well with Genever before. For a name, I selected the Goblins Turned to Stone from a collection of Dutch fairy tales.

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2021
Authenticity
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Creator
Fred Yarm, Boston, MA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-goblins-turned-to-stone…

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Canongate

1 1⁄2 oz Scotch
1 1⁄2 oz Aperol
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Walnut Liqueur
1 Cherry (As garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and garnish with a cherry.

History

After moving a book on my desk and uncovering a note highlighting the interactions of Aperol, walnut liqueur, and Cynar, I began to think about directions to take some of those ingredients. The duo of Aperol and walnut has worked great together several times before, and that got me thinking to one of my favorite nutty-Aperol combinations in the Prospect Park with Maraschino as the nutty component. Therefore, I made my riff subbing in walnut liqueur for the Maraschino and swapping the spirit to Scotch to complement the walnut element. For a name, I dubbed this one after a historic neighborhood in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Year
2021
Authenticity
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Creator
Frederic Yarm, Somerville, MA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2021/06/canongate.html

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Lucien Galtier

1 oz Calvados
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Shake with ice.

History

Inspired by Apple Corps, and named after Harry Turtledove's character in Southern Victory.

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  • Originally used Orgeat, but it's not necessary. There's enough flavor in the cocktail, esp. with the Cynar. It's a simple mix of sweet/sour.
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Pretty In Pink

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1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄4 oz Hibiscus syrup
2 ds Bitters
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, garnish.

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https://missthings.com/

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Mist over Jalisco

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila
1⁄2 oz Mezcal
1⁄3 oz Campari
1⁄3 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Passion fruit syrup
2 ds Absinthe (sprays)
1⁄2 Passion fruit (as garnish)
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Mist a double OF glass with absinthe, Shake with pebble ice, dump into glass, mist again with absinthe, garnish.

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Year
2021
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Matthias Soberon
Source reference

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPcZpURrY6M

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Sucker in a 3 (three) piece

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1 oz Rye
1 oz Averna
1 bsp Bénédictine
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
2 ds Bitters, Angostura Orange
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into lowball & garnish with a lemon and orange peel

History

Imperfect memory of the inestimable Victory in Atlanta

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Creator
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  • Used Hennessy Pure White cognac and High West Double Rye. Delectable! Rate 4.5 or 5.0. Nice after dinner or late evening cocktail.
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(the) CLIVEsy

1 oz Herbal liqueur, Pomp and Whimsy
3⁄4 oz Licor 43
1 oz Half-and-half
4 ds Lemon bitters
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

1) Another experiment with Pomp & Whimsy Gin Liqueur.
2) In memory of a good pal and Naval Academy graduate.

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2021
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Creator
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El Pepino

2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
1 ds Bitters, Scrappy's Black Lemon
1 Pickle (cornichon, as garnish)
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe. Swirl with garnish of speared dill/sour cornichon and lemon peel.

Notes

Because pickling ingredients vary, different cornichons will produce interestingly different results and complement different gins. I've been happiest with Hendrick's so far. A bit less complex but also good are traditional London dries.

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Picnic in the South

3⁄4 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
1 oz Reposado Tequila
1 oz Aperol
3⁄4 oz Watermelon juice (see note)
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 t Hot sauce (Your favorite)
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
3 sli Jalapeño (or Serrano, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled coupe. Garnish with fresh hot pepper slices.

Notes

The hot sauce is a necessary finishing touch that only occurred to me after tasting the first iteration. Use something flavorful with a hint of sweetness, rather than just a Scoville bomb.

To get watermelon juice: For just one or two drinks, scoop or spoon out chunks of watermelon into a citrus press, such as a handheld lever type, and press firmly over your jigger or a glass. You should get about as much juice per squeeze as you would from half a lime. For a larger batch of juice, blend the watermelon, and strain through a fine sieve.

History

I pretty much just threw this together out of pure curiosity, and the desire to dig into the watermelon half sitting in my fridge. The flavors evoke memories of southern barbecues - smokey grills, juicy melon and a little kick of heat. Plastic red and white gingham draped picnic table optional.

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2021
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Creator
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Amaro ma non troppo

1 1⁄4 oz Rhum Agricole (Père labat 55%, gold)
1⁄2 oz Cuban rum, Havana Club
1⁄4 oz Luxardo Bitter Bianco
1⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄4 oz Orange vermouth, Martini & Rossi Fiero
1⁄4 oz Cynar
2 dr Orange cream citrate
Instructions

Stir, strain, Old Fashioned glass.

Notes

Père labat Soleil, is a gold agricole rum, aged 6 months in barrel, still very young but very different from a white one. Very nice.
Cuban rum is added to up the proof without giving too much flavor and balance the whole thing.

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