Adelphi Cocktail

1 oz Rye
1 oz Cognac
1 oz Sweet vermouth
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
3 ds Absinthe (I used a little under a barspoon)
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

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

Notes

An elevated Saratoga Cocktail with elegant nutty cherry and anise herbal notes.

History

In thinking about how the 1862 Saratoga Cocktail from Jerry Thomas could be converted into the Vieux Carré by the addition of Benedictine and Peychaud's, I then pondered how the Saratoga would be with the "Improved" treatment of Maraschino and absinthe first described in Jerry Thomas' second edition. Given that the town of Saratoga Springs NY was one full of gambling houses, horse races, cocktail bars, spas, and most importantly hotels, I dubbed this one after a hotel there that opened around the time that the Improved style hit the scene.

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Year
2019
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Frederic Yarm, Boston, MA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2019/03/adelphi-cocktail.html

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4 stars
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From other users
  • Absinthe worked well for me, but it could easily overpower with a heavy hand
  • Nice. Mouthfeel from maraschino is pleasantly rich. A little grape throat lozenge on the finish.
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Dan commented on 12/12/2019:

Too much absinthe for my taste, but then I think Improved cocktails with absinthe are rarely improved. I'd use a rinse next time. Or maybe a spritz.

Craig E commented on 12/12/2019:

I used about half of my (small) barspoon of (St. George) absinthe and the balance worked well. 

Boozebro commented on 6/03/2022:

Substitute cynar & ramazzoti for the bitters. ¡¡Deliciouso!!

Library Card

1 1⁄2 oz Scotch (I did mostly blended with 1/4 oz of a smoky Islay)
1⁄2 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur
1 twst Orange peel (As garnish)
Instructions

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

Notes

Peat smoke brightened by orange oils on the nose. Malt, grape, and a fruitiness from the apricot brandy on the sip. Smoky whisky and bitter apricot on the swallow with an orange-apricot and quinine finish.

History

Inspired by a drink that called for Bank Note Scotch, I kept with my quinquina kick and added Bonal to the great combination of apricot + Cynar. Bank Note made me think of the 1970s era checkout card at the back of the retired library book on Scotch that I bought used.

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Year
2018
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Frederic Yarm, Boston, MA
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2018/05/library-card.html

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4 stars
(20 ratings)
From other users
  • Very good, even with the relatively large amount of apricot. — ★★★★
  • Well balanced though sweetness in finishes verges on excessive. For me flavor combo is more interesting than appealing.
  • Nice apricot-cynar combo.
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Ajvan commented on 12/10/2019:

The smoky-bitter-apricot fusion really works. 

Holiday Bitterness

2 oz Cranberry Vodka (potato vodka infused with fresh cranberries)
1 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
2 ds Cranberry bitters, Fee Brothers Cranberry (as garnish)
1 wdg Orange (cut into wheel and twist into flower)
Instructions

Build in rocks glass over ice, add garnish - do not strain cranberry infused vodka.

Notes

Cranberry infused vodka: Muddle 1 cup fresh cranberries in 1 qt. jar to pop most berries. Fill with 1 qt. potato vodka (I use Luksuskowa) or other neutral grain vodka. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Should keep for several weeks in fridge.

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© 2019 Dave Hebb
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1 sli Orange (caramelized, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, top with sparkling water, garnish.

Notes

On the sweeter side

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Company Buck

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Instructions

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Authenticity
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Asylum

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Instructions

Build in order into an Old-Fashioned glass. Add 2 or 3 ice cubes; serve with stirring rod.

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Year
1935
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William Seabrook
Source reference

Wondrich, https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a3867/asylum-cocktail…

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Instructions

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Fading Beauty

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1 sli Lime (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, garnish with a lime wheel.

Notes

The drink can take an ounce of lime juice if you want it more tart

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Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Camper English
Source reference

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