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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4 stars
(9 ratings)
From other users
  • 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

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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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2021
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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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Sam Johnson, Clover Club, Brooklyn, NY
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Gustin Gang

3⁄4 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Sloe gin
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Cynar
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (As garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail coupe, and garnish with a lemon twist.

History

At Our Fathers, I decided to riff on the 1919 Cocktail utilizing dry and sloe gin as the two spirits (we were a gin bar after all). While I kept the Punt e Mes intact, I switched from molé to Peychaud's Bitters due to their working well with sloe's fruit notes. Moreover, I swapped the original's Benedictine for Cynar to pair with the sloe gin akin to Phil Ward's Lipspin. For a name, I thought about what else was happening around 1919 -- namely, gangs were gearing up for Prohibition. One famous Boston gang to work bootlegging into their operations was the Gustin Gang. The Gustin Gang was formed in the mid-1910s and by the 1920s began to dominate Boston's underworld. During Prohibition, they purchased rum-running boats that brought booze from international waters into South Boston where they supplied their South Boston speakeasy, the Sportlight, as well as other local establishments.

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Year
2018
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Frederic Yarm, Our Fathers, Allston, MA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2018/03/gustin-gang.html

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Bahama Mama A Moi

1 oz Dark rum, Appleton V/X (Or Demerara rum)
1⁄4 oz Overproof rum, Lemon Hart 151
1⁄3 oz Coffee liqueur, Kahlua
1⁄4 oz Vanilla liqueur (Nassau Royale)
1⁄3 oz Coconut liqueur (Clément Mahina)
3 oz Pineapple juice
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 spl Grenadine
3 dr Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki
1 wdg Pineapple (Garnish)
Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice cubes. Shake.

Serve into a large glass. Garnish with a pineapple chunk (optional).

History

From the Peace and Plenty bar of Exuma Island in the Bahamas, a tribute to the Doc'.

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1998
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Doctor of libation Lermon Rolle
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Bitter Sweet Poison

2 oz Maple Canadian whisky, SAP56
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Maple syrup
2 oz Bitter lemon soda, Great Jamaican (to top)
4 dr Bitters, Angostura (as garnish)
1 spg Thyme (or rosemary, as garnish.)
Instructions

Shake, strain, old fashioned, large rock, top, stir gently, garnish with bitters and sprig.

Notes

Sprig may be dried.

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© 2020 Pub Saint Pierre
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2020
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Pub Saint Pierre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet
3⁄4 oz Ancho Reyes Verde chile liqueur
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
Instructions

Stir, strain, up

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1 oz Jamaican rum, Appleton (Signature Estate Rum)
3⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1⁄2 oz Allspice Dram
1⁄4 oz Coconut rum (Used Koloa Kaua)
1 twst Orange peel
1 pn Nutmeg (freshly ground)
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into cocktail glass. Express orange and drop into glass. Add shaved nutmeg.

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2021
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Creator
Reed Sandridge, Cocktail Crafting, Washington, DC
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