Pick Me Up No. 2

1 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Ambre
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1 oz Absinthe, Kübler
1 Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass, garnish with lemon peel

History

Originally published in "Drinks", Jacques Straub of The Blackstone (Chicago), 1914

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1914
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Creator
Frank Caiafa, Peacock Alley, Waldorf-Astoria, New York, NY
Source reference

"The Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book," Frank Caiafa, Penguin Books, 2016

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  • Very good but a bit too much Absinthe for me, so the second time I made it I used 1.25 oz Brandy (Delord Armagnac) and 1.25 oz vermouth (Carpano Antica) and 1 oz Absinthe. It was much better. — ★★★★
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Cara A commented on 7/08/2023:

Taking a tip from others, I kept the original amounts of cognac and vermouth, and used about 1/3 of the absinthe that was called for. Delicious!

Dandara

1 1⁄2 oz Rum, Bacardi 8
1⁄2 oz Manzanilla sherry, La Gitana
1⁄2 oz Averna
1 ds Balsamic Vinegar
4 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Throwing with ice. Strain to lowball with big ice. Garnish orange peel

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Creator
Michelly Rossi
Source reference

http://mixologynews.com.br/11/2018/bacardilegacy/finalistas-bacardi-leg…

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  • I was worried it would be salad dressing but it was surprisingly complex and light. I used different sherry and rum, so might try again with proper brands.
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Craig E commented on 1/29/2019:

"Amaro" is a very broad category; I wonder what type is intended, or would work well, here.

Lazo

2 oz Rum, Bacardi 8
1 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
1⁄2 oz Espresso
3 dr Salt Solution
1 twst Grapefruit peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, double strain in cocktail glass. Garnish with grapefruit peel

History

Brazil finalist on Bacardi Legacy

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Creator
Ariel Todeschini
Source reference

http://mixologynews.com.br/11/2018/bacardilegacy/finalistas-bacardi-leg…

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  • Creative and different! Espresso and grapefruit is delicious. I made this with Flor de Cana 5 year. Next time I might try Black Seal to really stand up to the coffee. Don't be shy about the salt.
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Peppermary commented on 9/19/2020:

Update: I tried this with Gosling's Black Seal rum and it is 1000% amazing. This might honestly be my favorite cocktail in the world. The coffee and the dark rum marry to an intense caramel flavor. You can put salt directly in the cocktail shaker -- no need to fuss with salt solution if you don't want to. 

Ariel Todeschini commented on 8/25/2021:

It's flattering to read this. Haven't searched for this cocktail on the web for a year and I should've done that earlier. Thanks for testing with other Rums, Gosling's must have worked beautifully. Cheers!

Foreign Affairs

3⁄4 oz Rye, Sazerac
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄4 oz Peychaud's Bitters
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1 twst Orange peel (stirred)
1 wdg Orange (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain into a DOF over one big rock, garnish.

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Year
2019
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Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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  • I halved the simple syrup to better suit my tastes. It's very good. — ★★★★
  • This one is interesting, but it's very sweet for me. Maybe try again without the addition of the simple.
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lesliec commented on 1/30/2019:

Dammit, Rafa - I didn't buy that new bottle of Peychaud's just for you, y'know! Lovely drink, though.

xiaobao12 commented on 11/19/2020:

What is a DOF?

EDIT: Doubled Old Fashioned. Got it.

The Beast

1 oz Aquavit, Aalborg (Taffel)
2⁄3 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry (Coffee infused)
1 ds Orange bitters
1 2⁄3 oz Tonic water, Fever Tree
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir over ice in glass, top up with tonic. Discard peel. Garnish with a thistle.

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Source reference

https://cocktailsofcopenhagen.dk/beauty-and-the-beast/

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stirred commented on 1/18/2022:

Like a complex cola. Made with Fever Tree Elderflower tonic.

Invierno

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila
1 oz Amargo-Vallet
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Agave syrup
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into coupe and garnish with a twist of lemon

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Jackson, Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake, NY
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Shawn C commented on 8/19/2023:

A simple and nice sour (stirred!) where the Amargo Vallet's cherry character tones down the tequila. The 1:1 ratio of lemon juice (sour) to agave syrup is a bit off on the sweet side to my palate. I will retry with reduced agave and might sub lime for lemon to see it this steps it up. Simple/good base recipe to work with.

Fitzroy

1 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
1 oz St. Lucian Rum, Chairman's Reserve
1⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Rouge
2 ds Acid phosphate
2 ds Bitters, Angostura (original recipe called for leather bitters)
1 bsp Simple syrup
1 rinse Islay Scotch (This is not part of the original recipe, but this seems lacking without it or something else.)
Instructions

Stir and strain into chilled coupe.

Notes

I think you could sub another molasses based aged rum. I've used Diplomatico Anejo.

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Creator
Andy Stewart
Source reference

https://www.thedrinkshop.com/cocktail/1520/the-fitzroy

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  • I'll also try this with Chairman's Reserve or maybe even a Jamaican Appleton Estate 12 year which I suspect could up my rating to 5.
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Apple of My Islay

1 oz Calvados
1 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1 t Maple syrup
2 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter
2 ds Bitters (Basement Bitters Bitter Frost)
1 rinse Islay Scotch, Laphroaig 10
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Rinse OF glass with Scotch. Stir remaining ingredients with ice in a mixing glass, strain, serve over one large cube. Garnish with lemon twist.

Notes

Though just a rinse, the Islay Scotch plays an important role. I used vanilla-infused maple syrup, but any grade A medium amber syrup should do the trick. Bitter Frost is a rye-based, sarsaparilla-dominant bitters.

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2019
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David Becker
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3 B's

2 oz Gold rum (Arcane Extraroma)
1⁄3 oz Overproof bourbon (Stagg JR 129 proof)
1⁄4 oz Amaro Montenegro
1⁄4 oz Campari
1⁄4 oz Pacharan
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe

Notes

Arcane is an amber rum from mauritius island with strong banana peel and vanilla aroma without being in the spiced rum category.

Instead of pacharan: 1/4 sloe gin + 2 dash absinthe

History

Bought a bottle of Arcane rum a few weeks ago.
Was time to mix it!

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2019
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Bonds of Earth

1 oz Reposado Tequila, Alma
1 oz Mezcal, Sombra
1⁄2 oz Tamarind syrup
1⁄2 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 oz Amaro, CH Distillery
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice for 15 seconds, strain into coupe. I typically don't garnish, but you could do either a lemon or blood orange wheel, either fresh or dehydrated.

Notes

For the tamarind syrup, I defrost a 14 oz pouch of Goya tamarind fruit pulp (available at many Mexican grocery stores in the freezer section), and blend it with equal parts cane sugar.

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2019
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Shawn C commented on 7/23/2023:

I quite like this one: richness balanced with ancho heat, tamarind and lemon tang/sour. The earthy agave notes blend harmoniously with the rest. All of the flavors come through and work well together. Note: I used Averna; I don't have CH Amaro, but guessed that Averna would be a good substitute based on some descriptions.

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