Left Blanc

1 oz Rum, Zacapa 23
1 oz Batavia Arrack, Van Oosten
1⁄2 oz Byrrh
1⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄4 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
2 ds Bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter
1 Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir over ice, and strain into a chilled coupe. Add the garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Tristan Hill, Stamp Social Club, Reno, NV
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Not yet rated
Average rating
1.5 stars
(3 ratings)
From other users
  • Too dry. Also weirdly shallow tasting given the large numbers of ingredients. Feel like this one is improvable but I think I'd just skip this one in the future.
  • Very spirit forward. Not as much depth as the ingredients would suggest. — ★★★
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Hey Mister

1 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
1 oz Applejack, Lairds
1⁄2 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 oz Orgeat (scant 1/2 ounce)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Molasses
1 pn Salt
1 Nutmeg (grated, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake over ice, and strain into a chilled wine glass. Add the garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Ashley Haussermann, Blacktail, New York, NY
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(8 ratings)
From other users
  • Subbed dash of blackstrap rum for the bitters. Not quite as interesting as I’d hoped, but I like the finish
  • Love this!
  • One of my favorites — ★★★★★
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What the Funk

1 1⁄4 oz Gin, Tanqueray (Ten)
1 oz Batavia Arrack, Van Oosten
1⁄2 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry (Don Zoilo 12 yr)
1⁄4 oz Byrrh
1⁄4 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1 dr Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir over ice, and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Squeeze the twist over the drink, then discard.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Felipe Garcia, BlackTail at Pier A, New York, NY
Source reference

Gaz Regan's daily email

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Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(4 ratings)
From other users
  • Has a great nose, but the palate falls flat, especially after the incredible nose. — ★★★
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Strawberry Orange Swap

1 1⁄2 oz Tequila, Siete Leguas Blanco
1 oz Blood Orange Liqueur, Solerno
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur, FruitLab
1 oz Lime juice
3 Strawberry
Instructions

Put all ingredients in mixing tin, shake with ice, double-strain into OF glass over single rock. Garnish with slice of strawberry.

Yields Drink
Year
2018
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(1 rating)
From other users
  • Better than a 3, and could use some tweaking, but pretty decent for a first attempt.
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Julien Sorel

1⁄2 oz Cognac, Courvoisier
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 gl Champagne
Instructions

Shake everything except champagne; strain into a flute; top with champagne; squeeze lemon twist over the drink and discard; no garnish

Notes

A bubbly riff on the Last Word.

Yields Drink
Year
2008
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Phil Ward, Death & Co, New York
Source reference

Death & Co Cocktail Cocktail Book (pg. 224); variation on https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2016/01/julien-sorel.html

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Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(18 ratings)
From other users
  • Delicious riff on Last Word. Sparkling is a nice touch. — ★★★★★
  • SEE ALSO: The Blur
  • Surprisingly dry!
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flickerdart commented on 2/02/2024:

It's fine? I don't think the bubbly adds anything to the Last Word formula

(the) Minty

1 1⁄2 oz Whiskey, Glenmorangie (Lasanta)
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth
3⁄4 oz Plum liqueur
2 ds Mint Bitters
Instructions

Add all ingredients into a shaker, add ice, shake vigorously. Strain into a frozen couple glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Notes

My personal preference is Pendray's Plum Liqueur. Pendray's is located in Templeton, CA.

History

An experiment with my bottle of Pendray's.

Yields Drink
Year
2018
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Carl N.
Source reference

I started here with the Cherry Blossom and got very creative:
https://www.foodism.co.uk/recipes/make-this-cherry-blossom/

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4 stars
(1 rating)
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Parmenides

2 oz Cognac
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
1 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Absinthe
Instructions

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Fabiano Latham, The Natural Philosopher, London (UK)
Source reference

https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3700/parmenides

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3 stars
(3 ratings)
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Zachary Pearson commented on 3/01/2018:

This drink is very different than the one cited - the ratios are off and Cocchi Americano (Muscat based, about 100 g/l sugar) is in no way shape or form a substitute for Chablis (Chardonnay, no sugar). Thanks,  Zachary

Avec

1 oz Kirschwasser
1 oz Cognac
1 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1 oz Orange juice
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Twist an orange peel over the top and drop it in.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
David Wondrich
Source reference

901 Very Good Cocktails

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Not yet rated
Average rating
2.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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  • Will try with Cocchi Americano under the theory that the Lillet Blanc was the old formulation.
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sevyryelsdorn commented on 6/13/2018:

Made this with Kina L'Aero D'Or to try to get closer to old Lillet. I'm never quite sure about this much orange juice in sour-ish cocktails, and my trepidation was borne out here. Not altogether unpleasant, but I wouldn't make it again.

HallA commented on 8/22/2022:

Tried to do it with acid corrected orange juice and clearly needs another sweetener in that case. I suspect even naturally needs some. Not good with this plan.

Jalapeño de Oro

2 oz Vodka, Sobieski (jalapeño-infused; see Notes)
1 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
3⁄4 oz Demerara syrup
1 bsp Mezcal, Alipus San Balthazar
Instructions

Stir and double strain into coupe glass.

Notes

Infused vodka created from one jalapeño chile (sliced and deseeded, pith removed) in 500mL vodka for two days or until desired heat level is obtained.

Picture of Jalapeño de Oro
Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Wasabijazz
Curator rating
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Godfather No. II

1 1⁄2 oz Blended Scotch, Cutty Sark Prohibition
1⁄2 oz Amontillado Sherry
1⁄4 oz Amaretto, Lazzaroni
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
2 ds Scotch, Laphroaig 10
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel (expressed)
1 Brandied cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir in a double rocks glass over a large ice cube. Express orange peel and discard. Garnish with the cherry.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Chad Arnholt and Claire Sprouse, Tosca, San Francisco, California (USA)
Source reference

https://punchdrink.com/recipes/godfather-no-ii/

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Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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Craig E commented on 2/24/2018:

Lightly curated: Changed instructions to avoid copyright infringement, added reference, moved credit to proper spot. Thanks!

HallA commented on 2/06/2022:

This is pretty impressive and makes the Godfather a much more interesting, complex cocktail. The sherry adds a nutty note without all the sweetness of the amaretto and the maraschino adds some lightness.

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