Bitter Crush

1⁄2 t Sugar (to taste)
1 t Lemon juice
2 oz Aperol
1 1⁄2 oz Light rum
2 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Dissolve sugar in lemon juice. Stir everything together and pour over ice. Garnish.

Notes

Could be improved upon. Not bad, but not stellar enough to make you want to make it again

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Year
2006
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Source reference

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Bitter-Crush-235782

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Kindred Cocktails commented on 2/15/2021:

Curated to remove an image from the source reference which was taken by a professional photographer and used without permission. Our apologies to the copyright holder.

The Sicilian Conquistador

1 1⁄2 oz Rum, El Dorado 12
1⁄2 oz Cynar 70
1⁄2 oz Amaro, dell'Etna
1⁄4 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
Instructions

Stir with Ice and serve in a chilled glass

Notes

If you don't have D'Ell Etna, I might try Lucano, Abano or another Amaro that isn't so heavy on the orange flavors.

History

I found the Italian Conquistador a bit too sweet and orangey for my taste, so modified for more complexity and less sweetness.

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2021
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Artur B commented on 3/07/2023:

Had only Angostura 7 y.o. and Amaro Lazzaroni - too dry for me, leans toward Fernet bitterness. Increasing sweet part next time.

Monk's Sanctum

1 1⁄4 oz Crème de Menthe, Giffard
3⁄4 oz Gin (St. George Botanivore)
1⁄2 oz Absinthe, Pernod
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Elixir Vegetal de la Grande Chartreuse
Instructions

Stir, strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

If you don't have the Elixir Vegetal, I'd recommend using regular green Chartreuse but flipping the gin and Chartreuse volumes.

History

This is a riff on the old Anvil drink the Monk's Revenge. My goal was to mimic the texture and herbal flavors but in a different color palette.

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Year
2021
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Creator
Zachary Pearson
Curator rating
4 stars
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4.5 stars
(5 ratings)
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  • Way too embarrassed to share the inexpensive subs I needed to use for this, but really enjoyed it nonetheless. Looking forward to revisiting the spec version!
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bkemp1984 commented on 5/14/2021:

Holy shit, this is surprisingly good. I was mostly optimistic going in but also thought it could taste really bad, but I love it. Didn't have Elixir Vegetal, because even in spite of loving Chartreuse and having been serve the Vegetal once, it's a bit steep for me. So I upped the regular Green Chartreuse to just under 1/2 oz but kept the gin the same instead of lowering it as suggested. Also used homemade creme de menthe with mint fresh out of the garden, very first I've made with it.

Craig E commented on 5/29/2021:

When I win the lottery, this is gonna be my mouthwash.

danoman89 commented on 4/21/2022:

I'd probably tone down the Creme de Menthe if I made again, but regardless, it's a very very good cocktail

Bitter Harbor

2 oz Tawny port
1 oz Mezcal
1⁄2 oz Gran Classico
Instructions

Stir and strain into rocks glass over one large cube, orange zest garnish

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https://cocktailsdistilled.com/recipe/bitter-harbor/

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  • Source does not say to serve over a large cube - I did so and found it to be too much dilution of the port.
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Green Leaves of Summer

1 1⁄2 oz Genepy, Dolin Genepy des Alpes
1⁄2 oz Gin, Junipero (or other juniper forward London dry style)
1 oz Apple liqueur, Briottet (Manzana de Verde)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 Egg white
1⁄2 oz Cream
2 oz Sparkling water
Instructions

Add all the ingredients except the cream and soda water to your tin. Whip shake with 2 cubes until nearly dissolved (around a minute). Pop the tin, add the cream and some cracked ice, and vigorously shake for 15 seconds. Pop the tin, add 2 oz club soda, and strain into a Collins glass (no ice).

Notes

If you don't have green apple liqueur, you can either muddle some chopped green apple with .5 oz simple syrup, or use fresh green apple juice mixed with simple syrup (.5 oz each would probably work fine)

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2020
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Working in a Coal Mine

1 1⁄2 oz Scotch
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur
1⁄2 oz Walnut Liqueur, Nux Alpina (Or Nocino)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (As garnish)
Instructions

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

History

I was inspired by Misty Kalkofen's Human Rocket that I featured in a video for work. Therefore, I kept the apricot-walnut aspect intact as I riffed on this concept. Instead of Bourbon, I opted for Scotch which worked well with walnut in previous cocktails, and I swapped out the gentian liqueur for Punt e Mes and dashes of bitters. For a name, I kept with the Human Rocket's DEVO theme and named it after another of their songs -- Working in the Coal Mine.

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Year
2021
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Frederic Yarm, Boston, MA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2021/02/working-in-coal-mine.html

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  • My homemade nocino dominated, but blended interestingly with the stone fruit flavors.
  • 4 stars with 1.25 oz blend + 0.25 oz Islay SM. 3 stars with 1.5 oz blend.
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yarm commented on 2/09/2021:

Unless someone changed it, it states a dash as does the link I provided. Why, do you think it needs an ounce?

Zachary Pearson commented on 2/09/2021:

Fred - I changed it after checking the link yesterday. Thanks,  Zachary

applejack commented on 2/12/2021:

What's the recommended type of scotch for this?  Based on the name, I woulda thought an Islay or something peated, but it's usually specified if that's the case. 

noksagt commented on 2/13/2021:

Per the blog post, Fred used Cutty Sark Prohibition, an affordable 100-proof blended scotch that has far more toffee than peat.

yarm commented on 2/14/2021:

In place of that, I recommend 1 1/4 oz blended Scotch + 1/4 oz smoky Islay Single Malt. But Cutty Sark Prohibition is amazing with a higher than average malt to grain whiskey ratio and a higher peat content than most blends for around $25/bottle, I believe.

sevyryelsdorn commented on 2/16/2021:

Wish I'd seen the above comment about 10 minutes ago. I made with 1.5 oz Famous Grouse and found it kind of flat. I added a smidge of Laphroaig 10 which improved it significantly.

yarm commented on 2/17/2021:

It's like a little salt in the soup or Jamaican rum/Rhum Agricole in the Daiquiri: a barspoon or so of smoky Islay Scotch makes things more dynamic.

Biff Malibu commented on 2/02/2022:

I endorse subbing in 0.25 oz of Ardbeg within the scotch contribution.

Dead Parrot Colada

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Sipsmith
1⁄2 oz Aquavit
1⁄2 oz Blue Curaçao, Bols
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 1⁄2 oz Coconut Water
1⁄2 oz Rich simple syrup 2:1
Instructions

Blend with ice. Garnish with cherry and lemon wheel

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That's Amore

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄4 oz Braulio
Instructions

Stir with ice, serve in chilled glassware with orange twist

Yields Drink
Year
2015
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Brynn Smith, Sotto, Los Angeles
Source reference

https://imbibemagazine.com/recipe/thats-amore-sotto-negroni/

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Freshnet

1 1⁄2 oz Armagnac
3⁄4 oz Cynar (Fat)
1⁄4 oz Fernet (Gagliardo)
1⁄4 oz Green Crème de Menthe
4 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Long stir in OFD glass wiith ice, garnish with mint sprig and candied ginger on pick.

Notes

My crème de menthe is homemade, and based on a sweetened tincture.
Maybe a mint bitters can be replaced.

Cynar can be uped to 1 oz.

The drink can be served as a julep with crushed ice without the need of having the mix stirred before. But i have not a julep cup nor the patience to crush my ice without proper tools.

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Zachary Pearson commented on 2/05/2021:

What style of Armagnac do you recommend? More traditional or more cognac-like? Thanks,  Zachary

Pangolindo commented on 2/06/2021:

Hi,

More Armagnac like. As aged as you can afford without the need of an expensive one.

Mine seems to date back of 1987 as writen on the label, but i am not sure about that. Scarce informations are available on the bottle and internet.

Kind of dry spanish brandy.

I received the bottle as a gift from my brother in law.

Zachary Pearson commented on 2/06/2021:

So I'm drinking one of these right now, with Dartilongue 23 yr Armagnac, Cynar 70, Fernet Branca and Giffard Menthe Pastille. It's quite nice - well balanced, and to me it pays homage to some classics - it's like a Stinger x Art of Choke. Lovely herbal-spicyness with menthol topnotes, and rich enough without being sweet. Thanks for posting this.  Zachary

The Fixer

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Russell's Reserve
1⁄2 oz Aquavit, Linie
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Barolo Chinato
1⁄2 oz Braulio
Instructions

Stir, strain into old fashioned glass with a large cube or sphere.

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Creator
Sam Johnson, Clover Club, Brooklyn, NY
Source reference

https://punchdrink.com/recipes/the-fixer/

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