Fire Head

1 1⁄5 oz Kaoliang (Taiwanese sorghum spirit)
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, serve.

History

Bought a bottle of Kaoliang in Taiwan ( national spirit). 58% abv.
Made with Sorghum.
It taste a bit like high proof rye, but lighter on taste with strong eau de vie tones.

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Year
2019
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Beach & panorama #6

3⁄4 oz Amaro Montenegro
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Suze
1⁄4 oz Cassis
1 dr Chocolate bitters
Instructions

Skake long, strain, coupe. Serve.

Notes

Homemade chocolate bitters: 4 oz Wray and nephew overproof+ 4 oz crushed cocoa nibs+ 2 squares 60% chocolate bar.
48 hours infusion.

No need for bittering agent since nibs already provide bitterness.

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2019
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  • Go a little lighter on the lemon
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Double Up

1 1⁄2 oz Rum (Beenleigh White Rum)
1 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1 1⁄2 oz Lime juice
2 ds Lemon bitters
2 ds Aztec Chocolate bitters
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

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2019
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Creator
Carl N.
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HallA commented on 10/23/2021:

This is actually delightfully balance... it's also huge so plan accordingly. the huge lime hit balances all that maraschino and it's really good.

Mezcal Pineapple Ish

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal
3⁄4 oz Pineapple juice
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Cinnamon syrup
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3 ds Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki
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Apropos

1 1⁄2 oz Gin (Bombay)
1 oz Aperol
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain into an OF glass, garnish.

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Gramercy Tavern
Source reference

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/11/apropos-lighter-negroni-var…

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  • More herbaceous than I expected, otherwise would have rated higher. Used Citadelle gin, not sure if that makes that much of a difference, maybe dialing down the charteuse would have helped. — ★★★
  • Showcases gin nicely without overwhelming it.
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1⁄2 oz Chamomile syrup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Saffron bitters, Barkeep
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice for 15 seconds, strain into coupe.

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Cherry Darling

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1 1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice for 15 seconds, strain into coupe. Garnish with picked cherries.

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Year
2019
Authenticity
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Source reference

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Waterproof Watch

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Amaro Montenegro
3⁄4 oz Aperol
2 ds Bitters, Dale DeGroff's Pimento Bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, stain, one big rock, garnish.

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Year
ca. 2018
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sother Teague, Amor y Amargo, NYC
Source reference

https://imbibemagazine.com/amor-amargo-waterproof-watch/

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Pearly Gates

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1 1⁄2 oz Fino sherry
3⁄4 oz Guava syrup (I just use the syrup from canned guavas)
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Instructions

Stir over ice until frosty and serve straight up with no garnish.

Notes

The more savory, peppery depth in the tequila you pick here, the better. This cocktail really highlights the tequila, so go with a good one.

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Scotch Violet

2 oz Japanese Whisky, Suntory Toki blended
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Crème Yvette
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain into a rocks glass with single rock. Garnish with a lemon wheel or twist.

Notes

There are many versions of this recipe, and the origins are unknown (according to Liquor.com) but most call for more lemon, and use Crème de Violette, which is good, but I think it's a better balance with a bit less lemon and actually find that Crème Yvette works much better and has a richer fuller violet flavor (less "soapy"). Scotch is up to you - I've made it with Cardhu as well as Glenrothes 12 yr Speyside and Suntory (best choice). This is one of my most favorite cocktails ever, and I have probably done more variations on this than any other. Please comment with your own variations...

History

Unknown?

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© Dave Hebb 2018
Yields Drink
Year
2018
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Dave Hebb
Source reference

This is my version: https://www.drinking-thinking.com/post/scotch-violets

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  • Used a couple drops of Liquid Lakanto sweetener in place of the honey-more neutral & allowed other flavors to shine.
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drinkingandthinking commented on 3/29/2025:

** OP Update 2025 ** It's way better with creme de violette and doesn't need the honey syrup. Standard daisy proportions, if there is such a thing.

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