Skinned Knee

1 oz Scotch (non-smokey)
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄2 oz Amer Picon, Amer Boudreau (Or other dry, bitter orange amaro)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish, if desired, or quality cherry)
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass, garnish as desired

Notes

Ingredients used will inform garnish. The author's Amer Boudreau is 80 proof, dry, and bitter.

History

The Blood and Sand is named for the 1922 Rudy Valentino bullfighter movie of the same name. This version, originally posted on eGullet, has been scaled down to a more manageable 3 ounces.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Dan Chadwick, Kindred Cocktails
Source reference

https://forums.egullet.org/topic/98460-scotch-cocktails/?do=findComment…

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  • Cherry liqueur (I used Tattersall) brings out the plummy/pruny flavors of the Punt e Mes--reminded me of Pedro Ximenez sherry.
  • Delicious.
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Is there a typo in calling for an Islay here? The source uses Balvenie Golden Cask (a Speyside) and I doubt peat is wanted in this one.

I agree with the above comment about the Scotch - and took the above suggestion to use a Speyside. I used a Macallan 12 year, and I used my typical Picon substitute: 1/2 Torani and 1/2 CioCiaro. Used orange peel garnish. Comes together really, really well.

Curated this - OP cited a non smoky scotch at the link ;) Though I kinda want to try it with Uigeadail now. Thanks,  Zachary

Tried this one yesterday. Pretty good. Used a bad Cherry liqueur. It tasted very good nonetheless. Funny: I was searching on variations on the Blood and sand cocktail i thought to use the same ingredients ! But never tried it.   I am thinking in using Cherry juice or/ and maurin quina, and pierre Ferrand Curaçao.

 

Whiskey Mango Foxtrot

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Old Forester
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup (mango, see note)
1⁄2 oz Orgeat
1 dr Rose water
Instructions

Shake/strain/garnish with a lime twist.

Notes

For the Mango Syrup, simmer 2 cups of diced magoes with 2 cups of sugar and s cups of water

History

This refreshing sour was created by Lily Dean at the Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar in Covington, Kentucky, in July 2018.

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2018
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Creator
Lily Dean, Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, Covington, Kentucky
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  • just used water in place of simple syrup plus 4 sugar cubes — ★★★★
  • The mango in the ingredients means mango syrup. Recipe supplied.
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More Heat Than Light

1 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 oz Amargo-Vallet
1⁄2 oz Overproof rum, Plantation O.F.T.D.
1⁄2 oz Crème de Banane, Giffard
1⁄4 oz Fernet, CH Distillery (Dogma)
1⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 ds Coffee bitters
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

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

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2018
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Augury

1 oz Scotch, Monkey Shoulder
1 oz Brut Champagne (or other dry sparkling wine)
3⁄4 oz Pineapple rum, Plantation Stiggins' Fancy
1⁄4 oz Pear liqueur, Mathilde
1⁄4 oz Walnut Liqueur, Nux Alpina
1 rinse Aloe vera liqueur, Chareau (optional)
Instructions

Stir (including Champagne), strain, up.

Notes

A lighter, Scotch take on the Manhattan that looks forward toward autumn.

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Year
2018
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Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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Bloody American

1 oz Campari
1 oz Aperol
1 oz Blood Orange Juice
1 spl Seltzer water (to taste)
1 sli Blood orange (wheel for garnish)
Instructions

Build over ice in Collins glass with blood orange wheels, stir, top with seltzer.

Notes

Gotta use fresh blood oranges!

*Updated 5/9/22*
Deleted the 2 oz. sweet vermouth because it doesn't need it! Also just a splash of seltzer/club soda as preferred.

History

Riff on the Americano

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Year
2018
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Your original creation
Creator
Dave Hebb
Source reference

https://www.drinking-thinking.com/post/bloody-american

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Satantango

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1 oz PInk grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
1⁄2 oz Maurin Quina
1 bsp Dry vermouth, Dolin
Instructions

Shake with ice, strain into a coupé.

Notes

Use a floral gin: I used Nordés.

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Year
2018
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Creator
Micah Stupak, Brooklyn, NY
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Metodo Tradicional

2 oz Tequila, Astral
1⁄2 oz Genepy, Dolin Genepy des Alpes
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
3 sli Cucumber (one as garnish)
1 bsp Agave syrup
1 pn Salt
1 1⁄2 oz Champagne, Moet Imperial
Instructions

Muddle two cucumber slices. Add tequila, genepy, juice, syrup, and salt, and shake. Double strain into coupe and top with champagne. Garnish.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Jim Meehan, PDT, New York, New York (USA)
Source reference

http://tequilaaficionado.com/2015/01/24/sipping-off-cuff-astral-tequila…

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Rosy Papa

2 oz Slivovitz
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Rose liqueur
1⁄4 oz Campari
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice and pour into apéritif glass, garnish with lemon peel styled as a rose.

Notes

I used Drillaud's Rose Liqueur, but others should work too. Could be a bit less if rose is overpowering.

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  • I made this drink in honor of my ex-step-father-in-law
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Black Cow

3⁄4 oz Light rum, Flor de Caña Dry 4
3⁄4 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Averna
3⁄4 oz Milk (clarified; see Notes)
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
2 ds Cardamom bitters, Fee Brothers
1 Brandied cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; garnish.

Notes

To make clarified milk: Heat a quart of whole milk to 181°F. Add juice of a lemon and let curdle; strain.

History

Aiming at the flavor of a root beer float.

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Year
2018
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Creator
Craig Eliason, Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA)
Source reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzrDs_Vaho4

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The Superlative

2 1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth, Carpano Bianco
1 bsp Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1 rinse Absinthe
1 twst Lemon zest
Instructions

Stir all but zest with ice; stir; strain into coupe; garnish with lemon.

Notes

Rewritten after I realised I'd made a complete hash of the proportions. As written now it's as I intended it. Improved, you might say.

History

The concept - an improved, perfect Martini - was quickly followed by the name. Put an olive in as well, if you really want to get carried away.

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2018
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  • Opted for the olive. Lovely clear light gold. Balance is quite nice: Piny-ness and bite of the gin is quite tamed, but other ingredients agree to be quiet together, and sweetness seems right.
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