The Devil's Backbone

1 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
3⁄4 oz Averna
1⁄2 oz Islay Scotch, Lagavulin 16 (Ardbeg is a good substitute)
1⁄2 oz Gran Classico
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add rye, Averna, Scotch, Gran Classico, and bitters. Stir for 30 seconds, or until well chilled. Strain into a coupe.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Lolinda, 2518 Mission St, San Francisco
Source reference

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/12/winter-drink-lolinda-scotch…

Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4.5 stars
(24 ratings)
From other users
  • I made with Laphroig and the smoke definitely dominated. Hardly a bad thing!
  • Unctuous, multi-layered Manhattan substitute. Rich, warm.
  • Made this in the middle of August to use up some rye before moving--it's definitely more of a winter drink, but absolutely outstanding! Subbed Campari with a splash of Florio Amaro for the Gran Classico.
  • Re-tried 11/2/2025, re-rated 3 stars (previously 4)
  • Unbelievably delicious! So well balanced. Agree that it is a touch too sweet and will try slightly more rye next time.
Similar cocktails
lesliec commented on 6/29/2019:

Curated: bitters and twist to match source.

Kindred Cocktails commented on 6/29/2019:

Delicious indeed. A touch sweet. I substituted Luxardo Bitter Bianco and used 1 1/2 oz rye and a long stir to combat the sugar.

Shawn C commented on 4/04/2023:

Brilliant and surprisingly well-balanced combination of intense flavors: essentially a Black Manhattan mated to my favorite Islay scotch with the bracing bitterness/almost syrupy sweetness of Gran Classico. Next time I will serve it in a double old-fashioned/rocks glass over a large clear cube. The addition of the Lagavulin has me thinking "Black Watch Manhattan," but the present name will do.

PGman commented on 6/01/2023:

I love Islay single malts, but to me the the butch Lagavulin 16 overpowers the flavors of the other ingredients.
Consider using either less, or try a moderately smoky/peaty single malt like the brilliant Talisker’s Distiller’s Edition or Caol Ila 12 year. PG

Flor da Paraíba

1 1⁄2 oz Manzanilla sherry, La Gitana
3⁄4 oz Cachaça, Serra Limpa
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
1 ds Salt Solution
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe glass, garnish with a lemon peel

Picture of Flor da Paraíba
Yields Drink
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jiquitaia Bar, São Paulo, Brasil
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
Not yet rated
Similar cocktails
No similar cocktails found.
Craig E commented on 7/01/2019:

Curated to clarify ingredients and remove unlicensed photo. 

Fortunato

1 1⁄2 oz Amontillado Sherry
1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
1⁄2 oz Tequila, Olmeca Altos (Blanco)
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Burlesque
Instructions

Stir all ingredients over ice, serve straight up

Notes

This drink is elegant and balanced (and really tasty). The other ingredients help highlight the earthy qualities of the Amontillado.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Cliff Mathieson, San Luis Obispo, CA
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(5 ratings)
From other users
  • Really not my taste.... — ★★
Similar cocktails
  • Bitter Harbor — Tawny port, Mezcal, Gran Classico
  • Pennywhistle — Blended Scotch, Aromatized wine, Vodka, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Islay Scotch, Bitters
  • Coasta de Morte — Blended Scotch, Aromatized wine, Maurin Quina, Orange bitters
  • Whiskey Sinister — Blended Scotch, Maurin Quina, Cream Sherry, Bitters
  • Whisky Mac — Ginger Wine, Blended Scotch

Planet Caravan

1 1⁄2 oz Scotch, Aberlour 12
1⁄2 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Ambre
1⁄4 oz Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur
1⁄4 oz Chamomile syrup
3 ds Bitters, Dr Adam Elmegirab’s Spanish Bitters
4 dr Bitters, Bitter End Moroccan Bitters
1 Orange peel
Instructions

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

Notes

For the chamomile syrup, make a strong brewed chamomile tea by adding chamomile buds to boiling water and seeping for 20 minutes at a 1 tsp chamomile to 1 oz water ratio. Strain tea, and sweeten at a 1:1 ratio of tea to sweetener. I typically use 3 parts cane sugar to 1 part honey for the sweetener component.

Yields Drink
Year
2019
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(2 ratings)
From other users
  • Boozy and sweet all in one. Subbed Macallan 12 and also subbed bitters (2 ango orange, 4 ancient trade bitters, 3 Peychaud's. Could try matching bitters better - maybe throw in some coriander.
  • I don't usually go out of my way to buy stuff for a cocktail, but I ordered the bitters for this one. Not as unique as I had hoped, but delicious. A bit too scotch forward - can't taste the Zirbenz or bitters.
Similar cocktails
  • New Nails — Scotch, Jamaican rum, Drambuie, Swedish Punsch, Bitters, Absinthe, Orange peel
  • Arrowhead — Bourbon, Eau de vie of Douglas Fir, Pear liqueur, Bitters, Islay Scotch, Maple syrup, Lemon peel
  • Monkey's Older Brother — Blended Scotch, Cognac, Allspice Dram, Bitters, Simple syrup, Orange peel
  • Improved Scotch Cocktail — Campbeltown Scotch, Orange bitters, Bitters, Bénédictine, Demerara syrup
  • Autumn Ash — Scotch, Applejack, Elderflower liqueur, Orange bitters, Lemon peel

Give A Flying Fig

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Aviation
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 T Fig preserves, Bonne Maman
Instructions

Shake well. Double fine strain.

Notes

Use less than 1 Tbsp.

Yields Drink
Year
2019
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Lushbarfly
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
Not yet rated
Similar cocktails
  • The Everest — Gin, Cream of coconut, Lemon juice, Curry
  • Liberation — Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Crème de Violette, Lemon juice, Lemon peel
  • East Side Elder — Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Lime juice, Cucumber, Mint
  • Two Lips — Genever, Elderflower liqueur, Lemon juice, Grapefruit juice, Lemon
  • Petticoat — Gin, Falernum, Apricot liqueur, Lime juice, Cane syrup

The Sour Heard Round the World

1 oz Bourbon (90 proof)
1 oz Sloe gin (Spirit works distillery)
1⁄2 oz Hibiscus Liqueur, FruitLab
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 Egg white
2 ds Blue Curaçao (Giffard. Misted from spray bottle)
1 Maraschino cherry, Luxardo (Garnish)
Instructions

Dry shake bourbon, sloe gin, hibiscus liqueur, lemon juice, and egg white. Add ice and shake. Pour into chilled cocktail glass with cherry on the bottom. Mist top of foam with blue Curacao.

Yields Drink
Year
2019
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Jesse Medlong
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
Not yet rated
Similar cocktails
  • Veronica Mars — Rye, Campari, Bitters, Lemon juice, Grenadine
  • Tin City — Brandy, Suze, Cassis, Lemon bitters, Lime juice
  • Countrypolitan — Corn Whiskey, Triple sec, Lime juice, Cranberry juice
  • Safe Kicker — Tennessee whiskey, Oloroso sherry, Bitters, Cherry, Lemon juice, Orange juice, Apricot preserves, Egg white
  • Planters Punch (Simple) — Jamaican rum, Grenadine, Lime juice, Lemon juice

Berry Very

3⁄4 oz Ramazzotti
3⁄4 oz Mirto
3⁄4 oz Pacharan
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
3 dr Orange cream citrate
6 lf Thai Basil
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe.

Notes

A bit on the sweet side.
I thought anise profile of thaï basil and pacharan would be more assertive.

Yields Drink
Year
2019
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
Not yet rated
Similar cocktails

Industry Flip

1 1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Absinthe
1⁄4 oz Demerara syrup
1 Whole egg
Instructions

Whip shake with two cubes for 30 seconds, add more ice and hard shake for 10 seconds, strain into coupe. Garnish with fresh ground nutmeg if you're a flip purist.

Notes

Probably only to be shared with your warm, close, personal industry friends due to the bevcost.

Yields Drink
Year
2019
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
Similar cocktails
No similar cocktails found.

Purification

2 oz Old Tom Gin (Gin Lane 1751)
1⁄2 oz Absinthe, Copper & Kings Absinthe Superiore (Blanche)
1⁄2 oz White Crème de Menthe
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Fill mixing-glass half-full with cracked ice, shake, strain into cocktail glass, serve.

Notes

Balance of gin botanicals, slight mint, slight anise, slight lime tartness but not overpowering, pleasing color.

History

Inspired by the feast of the Purification while watching Ingmar Bergman's "The Virgin Spring"

Picture of Purification
2019 © Matthew Carver.
Yields Drink
Year
2019
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Matthew Carver, Nashville, Tennessee
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
Not yet rated
Similar cocktails

Fluffy Ruffles

1 1⁄2 oz Cuban rum
1 1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
1 Lime (rind, whole)
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe.

Yields Drink
Year
ca 1907-1917
Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

Savoy;

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2019/06/fluffy-ruffles.html https://www.theportlandpour.com/post/fluffy-ruffles

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(5 ratings)
Similar cocktails
  • Sailor's Repose — Sweet vermouth, Overproof rum, Drambuie, Falernum, Bitters, Water
  • Callao — Pisco, Ruby Port, Añejo rum, Bitters, Lemon peel
  • Dieciseis de Septiembre — Bianco Vermouth, Blanco tequila, Elderflower liqueur, Lavender bitters, Lime juice, Salt
  • ManHartan — Demerara Rum, Sweet vermouth, Bitters
  • Budokan — Demerara Rum, Madeira, Bitters, Absinthe, Demerara syrup
Subscribe to