Overpowered by Funk

1 oz Jamaican rum (Smith & Cross or something else funky like Dr. Bird)
1 oz Cachaça
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Crème de Banane
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into an old fashioned glass with a large ice cube.

History

When I put out a call for bartenders to submit drinks named after song titles or lyrics from The Clash for an article in Alcohol Professor, I was planning on using my Lost in the Supermarket for the article until another bartender called dibs on it. Therefore, I decided to craft another drink by looking for inspiration in the band's discography. From their 1982 album Combat Rock, I latched onto the Overpowered by Funk. My mind went to the cachaça and Jamaica rum duo from the Jah Rule two nights before, and I paired it with the funky amaro Cynar as well as crème de banane since it worked with with Cynar in the Banana Clipper.

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2025
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Frederic Yarm, Boston, MA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2025/04/overpowered-by-funk.html

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The Wounded Deer

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida (Hibiscus infused, or top with hibiscus sparkling water)
1⁄3 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄3 oz Ramazzotti
1⁄2 oz Ruby Port
1⁄4 oz Agave syrup
1⁄4 oz Maple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Top with hibiscus sparkling water.

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Babbling Hook

1 oz Mezcal, Ilegal Joven
1 oz Sherry, Lustau East India Solera
1 oz Amaro Montenegro
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

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2025
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Jamie Rodman, Edmonds, WA
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Riders of the Pepper Sage

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Bulleit
1 oz Mezcal
1⁄2 oz Apple Shrub (*red bell pepper shrub - see notes)
Instructions

Muddle/grind fresh red bell pepper, one thin slice of jalapeño and pinch of salt with the shrub in a shaker. Add rye and mezcal and gently muddle/press 5-6 fresh sage leaves in shaker. Shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds. Strain and pour straight up into small drinking glass (no ice). Slap one large sage leaf, rim the glass and discard. Garnish with red bell pepper slice with attached dried sage leaf over rim of glass and light one end. Carefully extinguish the flame and let it smoke while serving. Avoid getting ashes into the drink!

Notes

*Red bell pepper shrub recipe:

- 4 oz. agave syrup
- 4 oz. unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- 4 oz. diced fresh red bell pepper
- 1-2 slices of fresh jalapeño
- 5-10 fresh sage leaves

Simmer all ingredients except sage over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in sage leaves, cover and let cool. Refrigerate 24-48 hours. Strain into small jar and keep refrigerated.

History

This was a contest entry for Bulleit at Tipsý bar in Reykjavík, Iceland. The theme was "America". I based this concept on the old west, sage brush, rye, agave, smoking gun.... you get the picture. The name is a reference to a famous od west novel by Zane Grey - full story behind the drink at the link above. Anyway, I didn't win but this is one of my best concoctions. Very unique spicy/savory and the shrub and smoking sage really bring something to it.

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Dave Hebb (me)
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https://www.drinking-thinking.com/post/riders-of-the-pepper-sage

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Smoking Monkey

1 1⁄2 oz Irish whiskey, Jameson (Bananas Jameson - see note)
1⁄2 oz Sherry, Lustau Pedro Ximenez
3 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Aromatic
1 rinse Islay Scotch, Ardbeg
Instructions

Rinse cocktail glass with Ardbeg. Add Bananas Jamison, PX Sherry, and bitters to an ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into the cocktail glass. Garnish with a plastic monkey

Notes

Bananas Jameson - slice three bananas and soak it in 750 ml Jameson Irish Whiskey for 3 to 4 days. Strain out bananas and put the infused liquid back into the bottle. Store bottle in the refrigerator indefinitely. Bananas Jameson was created by Marc Forgione at his eponymous restaurant in NYC.

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Jamie Boudreau, Canon, Seattle
Source reference

https://youtu.be/3Qd04CaEgmA?si=VxaIyUg-ndPBYpOH

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Disco Queen

1 oz Gin (hibiscus-infused)
1⁄2 oz Amaretto
1⁄2 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
5 dr Orange flower water
1 Egg white
1 pn Sugar (multi-color, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, cocktail glass, garnish.

Notes

Infuse 12 parts London Dry gin to 1 part dried hibiscus flowers or tisane for 1 hour, fine sieve or filter, refrigerate.

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Silky Fig

1 1⁄4 oz Dark rum
1⁄2 oz Coconut rum
1⁄2 oz Triple sec (or curacao)
1⁄4 oz Light rum
1⁄4 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Orgeat
8 lf Mint
1 Fig
3 sli Banana
3 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Muddle banana, fig, 6 leaves of mint, and orgeat lightly. Add remaining ingredients (except remaining mint and bitters), shake with ice, strain up. (you can double strain but I like with tiny bits of the banana and fig. Rub mint around glass, and toss in. Add bitters.

History

The name silky fig is a nod to the caribbean roots of this drink. THere's a banana in the caribbean that they call a silk fig.

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2021
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Creator
Reed Sandridge, Washington, DC
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  • Delicious! The banana really adds some complexity to this! — ★★★★★
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Aegean Dream

2 oz Gin, Citadelle (dry mediterrenean gin's are good)
1 oz Aperol
1 oz Mastika
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 spg Rosemary
Instructions

Shake with ice, strain into chilled coupe or over a cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig (or lemon twist if desired.)

Notes

Good mastika brands are Skinos, Roots and Mastic Tears. You may swap out mastic for triple sec.

History

A modern classic inspired by the sun-drenched coasts of the Aegean Sea, Turkey. This refined blend of gin, Aperol, and mastika liqueur is elevated with a hint of Regans' orange bitters, fresh lemon, and a fragrant rosemary garnish, making it a refreshing, perfectly balanced drink that transports you to a seaside sunset. I invented this while experimenting with local ingredients. mastic is made only on the Greek island of Chios and Turkish town of Alacati, I would enjoy this drink overlooking the Aegean island. ~ Denem Orhun

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2020
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Denem Orhun
Source reference

I invented it

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Sol Y Sombra (Joe Scialom)

1 1⁄2 oz Puerto Rican Rum (Gold)
3⁄4 oz Jamaican rum (Dark)
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur
2 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Shake with ice cubes. Pour unstrained into a large glass/mug. Garnish with cocktail parasol.

History

Created for the Caribe Hilton, 1957. An unpublished recipe from Joe's private papers found by Jeff "Beachbum" Berry for his book cited below.

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1957
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Joe Scialom, Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Source reference

Potions of the Caribbean: 500 Years of Tropical Drinks and the People Behind Them

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Marianito (traditional)

2 1⁄2 oz Vermut Rojo
1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Campari
3 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel
1 Olive
Instructions

Build in glass or stir with ice, strain into double rocks glass with ice or large cube/sphere. Garnish with orange peel and olive

Notes

While any sweet red vermouth can be used, the most common choice is Spanish vermut rojo. However, Cinzano or Martini & Rossi are also frequently used in Spain. I find the small ratio of Campari boosts the smooth very sippable rojo's in a complementary way.

The recipe provided is the most common/traditional in its components and proportions. (A smaller volume 50 ml/10ml/10ml/2 dash is not uncommon.) Various flourishes, additions such as curacao, and changes such as juices can be made. A wide variety of local offerings are described in the attached Spanish article link.

History

The history of the Marianito (aka Vermut Preparado) cocktail and origin of the name are not well established. Per Ana Vega, the first printed mention of the name is from a 1989 newspaper, but older people claim the name was commonly used long before that, and has become a staple in the Basque region in recent decades. It arose out of earlier Spanish vermouth-heavy cocktails of related composition stretching back to at least the 1920's--some using a bit of curacao, including an early Spanish language "Vermout Cocktail" in 1905. These did not include Campari.

Some modern variations add pomelo or orange juice, but the basic recipe calls for only vermut rojo, gin, Campari, and Angostura bitters.

Spain has a tradition known as "la hora del vermut" where vermouth is consumed as an aperitif before lunch.

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https://www.bascofinefoods.com/spanish-recipes/marianito-cocktail-recip…
https://www.magnusmade.com/el-marianito/
https://www.traveler.es/gastronomia/articulos/historia-marianito-prepar…

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