Better and Better

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Fidencio Clásico
1⁄2 oz Navy strength rum, Smith & Cross
1⁄4 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1 Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

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

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jan Warren, Dutch Kills, Long Island, NY
Source reference

Bartender's Choice Vol. 2 App - http://bartenderschoice.co/

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3.5 stars
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  • Good cocktail, choosing a mezcal that's tasty/not obtrusive (avoid Sombra).
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Arrack Strap

1 oz Virgin Islands Rum, Cruzan Blackstrap
1 oz Batavia Arrack, Van Oosten
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1 t Campari
1⁄2 t Rich demerara syrup 2:1
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
2 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain into an old fashioned glass with a large cube of ice, garnish with an orange twist.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Brad Farran, Death & Co
Source reference

Death & Co, p. 175

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3.5 stars
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From other users
  • Arrack and blackstrap rum both teeter on distasteful for me, but here there's some mutual amelioration.
  • Enjoyable, but not a show stopper.
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Paper Tiger

1 3⁄4 oz Scotch, Monkey Shoulder
3⁄4 oz Pineapple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Chinese 5 spice bitters, Barkeep
1 Star anise (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice for 15 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a single star anise pod.

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Year
2019
Authenticity
Your original creation
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Dusty Trails

2 Strawberry
1⁄2 oz Ginger syrup
1⁄4 oz Honey
2 oz Rye
1 oz Lime juice
2 ds Rhubarb bitters
1 oz Soda water (to top)
1 lf Basil (as garnish)
Instructions

Halve strawberries and muddle in syrup and honey. Add whiskey, juice, and bitters with ice and shake. Double strain on rocks, top with soda and garnish.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Shelly Lindgren, A16 Rockridge, Oakland, California (USA)
Source reference

https://punchdrink.com/recipes/dusty-trails/

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The Harrington

1 1⁄2 oz Vodka
1⁄4 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
1⁄8 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
Instructions

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an expressed orange twist.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Paul Harrington
Source reference

https://www.thehumblegarnish.com/recipes/the-harrington-the-drink-with-…

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3 stars
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The Gotham

2 oz Vodka
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1 bsp Maraschino Liqueur
1 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

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Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

https://www.doublecrossvodka.com/cocktails/the-gotham/

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3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • I agree with the Absinthe rinse and upping the Maraschino. — ★★★
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Craig E commented on 8/02/2019:

The only online reference to this drink I found (which I added to the reference section) mentions an absinthe rinse. 

nemovere commented on 11/01/2022:

I expected more, but seemingly only got an odd Vodka Martini. Added a few drops of Absinthe to simulate that absinthe rinse mentioned in the reference and that really helped the drink a lot. Next time I'll also try increasing Maraschino Liq. to the full 1/4oz called for there.

Blue Wisteria

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Citadelle
3⁄4 oz Blueberry syrup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Chinese 5 spice bitters, Barkeep
1 ds Fennel bitters
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice for 15 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a single star anise pod.

Notes

For the blueberry syrup, juice blueberries (I use an Omega Vert) and add equal parts sugar and a half part of water. Alternately puree equal parts blueberries and sugar with half part of water in a blender, and then strain. I wouldn't suggest doing a high heat stove top syrup.

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Year
2019
Authenticity
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Finding Peggy

1 1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Dubonnet
3⁄4 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
1 t Pastis
Instructions

Stir ingredients with ice. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Source reference

https://punchdrink.com/recipes/finding-peggy/

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Fumata Bianca

1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano
1 oz Suze
1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
1 oz Club soda (to top)
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Combine all the ingredients except the grapefruit twist in a collins glass.
Add ice and top with club soda.
Express a grapefruit twist over the drink and drop into the glass.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Source reference

https://punchdrink.com/recipes/fumata-bianca/

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3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • Try daytime?
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Aperitivo #6

2 oz Chinato
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier
1⁄2 oz Mirto
4 ds Orange cream citrate
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

In coupe, add a big ice cube (4 to 8 the size of a normal ice cube) or a round ice cube, pour ingredients. Stir a bit. Serve

Notes

Adding the ingredients turned Chinato into a fine and bittered sweet vermouth.
Orange cream citrate makes the difference.

History

Thinking about making a batch to use as vermouth in Manhattans or others

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Year
2019
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4 stars
(2 ratings)
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