Christmas Bonus

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
3⁄4 oz Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 t Allspice Dram, St Elizabeth
2 ds Bitters, 5 by 5 Aromatic
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks glass w/ one large cube, twist

Notes

Variation of Solstice.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
David Becker
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(25 ratings)
From other users
  • No allspice dram but still good — ★★★★
  • Made with Old Granddad bonded, and (rather randomly) a dash each of celery and Peychauds bitters. The curacao is the loudest ingredient. Amaro-like bittersweetness on the tail end.
  • Boozy, spicy, punch-like. Allspice adds nuance without taking over. Adding this one to my Christmas cocktail list.
  • Use triple sec
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Ajvan commented on 12/22/2019:

Boozy, spicy, punch-like. Allspice adds nuance without taking over. Adding this one to my Christmas cocktail list.

Mixed up in Na… commented on 12/24/2020:

We didn't have 5 x 5 aromatic bitters, so, in a choice between celery & fennel, we chose fennel. The drink is delicious.

Clear Intentions

2 oz Gin (Big Gin)
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
1⁄4 oz Amaro Montenegro
1 ds Bitters, Scrappy's Celery
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled coupe glass.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Ryan Dorn - Seattle, WA
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4.5 stars
(15 ratings)
From other users
  • This has become one of my favorite martini variations, and I make it at home frequently. Especially good with St. George Botanivore Gin. Currently using Bad Dog Bloody Mary Bitters for the celery. — ★★★★★
  • Intriguing drink. I rarely enjoy celery bitters, so I muddled ~1.5" inches celery, + some leaves. Really good! Next time I'd use more celery, & a scant pour of Montenegro. Garnish w/ thin celery stick, tapered so it can spiral like a ribbon at the top! — ★★★★★
  • Muddled half an inch of celery instead of the celery bitters and it gave it a wonderful freshness and strong celery. This is a very good drink made that way.
  • Used Hendricks. Might be worth trying a lighter gin.
  • Made with Prairie gin and rhubarb bitters. Very good! — ★★★★★
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Kindred Cocktails commented on 1/10/2019:

Celery notes dominate. A challenging combination of orange, celery, sweet, and a bit of juniper.

Artur B commented on 1/26/2024:

Ramazzotti, no bitters - good.
Ramazzotti, fresh celery (muddle) - very good.
Amaro Santoni, fresh celery - exellent! Rhubarb is good here.
Lillet Blanc. Amaro Santoni, fresh celery, 1 ds Angostura - still exellent!

Cottonworth

2 oz Calvados
1 oz Manzanilla sherry
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
2 ds Bitters, Angostura Orange
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2018
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Lee Mahony, Odenton, MD
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(5 ratings)
From other users
  • Not exciting, but would make again
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Vieux of Christmas

3⁄4 oz Rhum Agricole, Clément VSOP
3⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
1⁄2 oz Amontillado Sherry
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 sli Lemon (Dehydrated, as garnish)
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2018
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
wthrift
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
2.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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Fork & Knife Flip

1 1⁄2 oz Genever, Anchor (Genevieve)
1 oz Sherry, Lustau East India Solera
1⁄2 oz Beer Syrup (stout)
4 ds Cardamom bitters, Fee Brothers (Boker's style)
1⁄2 oz Cream
1 Whole egg
Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients, shake with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail coupe

Notes

For the stout beer syrup, simmer and reduce your favorite stout beer to roughly 1/3 of original volume (i.e two bottles adding up to 24 oz would be reduced to 8 oz), stirring occasionally. After reduction, stir in equal parts demerara sugar (i.e. 8 oz), bottle and chill.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
5 stars
(1 rating)
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Sharpie Mustache

3⁄4 oz Amaro Meletti
3⁄4 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
3⁄4 oz Gin, Beefeater
3⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Chris Elford, Amor y Amargo, New York, NY (USA)
Source reference

https://www.villagevoice.com/2013/06/06/amor-y-amargos-sother-teague-ex…

Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4.5 stars
(32 ratings)
From other users
  • Perhaps fat 3/4 oz Beefeater gin and/or skinny 3/4 oz Meletti to make it a little less sweet. A great cocktail.
  • I'm a sucka for anything with Meletti. Made with Knob Creek 100
  • I got coconut Life Saver from this. Cinnamon emerges pretty strongly too. For the concern about sweetness, this works on the rocks too.
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Fransos commented on 4/04/2022:

I believe this drink was created by Chris Elford while he was working at Amor Y Amargo.

Scottish Basement

1 oz Islay Scotch
3⁄4 oz Amaro, Cappelletti Sfumato Rabarbaro
3⁄4 oz CioCiaro
1⁄2 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
2 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged
Instructions

Stir, serve over a rock, splash bitters on top.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Britbacca
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(1 rating)
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Running With The Devil

3⁄4 oz Amargo-Vallet
3⁄4 oz Fernet Vallet
1⁄2 oz Amargo de Chile, CH Distillery
1⁄2 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 oz Cinnamon syrup
1 ds Bitters, Hella Bitters Smoked Chile
1 Whole egg
Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients, shake with ice & strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon.

Notes

Substitute a full ounce of Ancho Reyes if the CH Amargo de Chile is unavailable

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Source reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5txwFv-zYM

Curator rating
Not yet rated
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Orange Julius

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Plymouth
1⁄2 oz Bigallet China-China
1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
1⁄4 oz Vanilla syrup
3⁄4 oz Tangerine juice
1⁄2 oz Cream
1 Whole egg
1⁄4 oz Orange bitters
Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients, shake with ice & strain into a chilled coupe.

Notes

For the orange bitters, I use an equal mix of Fee Brothers and Regan's.
You could substitute the Bigallet China-China with Amaro Nonino if unavailable.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Source reference

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Julius

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4.5 stars
(4 ratings)
From other users
  • More cocktails with tangerine juice, please! Also, you definitely won't regret doubling the TJ in this one.
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Kino

1 oz Mezcal
1 1⁄2 oz Amaro, Cappelletti Sfumato Rabarbaro
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz CioCiaro
Instructions

Stir, add a splash of lemon if so inclined. Serve on a rock.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Britbacca
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
5 stars
(20 ratings)
From other users
  • Not for the faint of heart. Amazed I had all the ingredients at the same time. Unique, but hard to love. I added a pinch of salt which helped. Lemon also worked well. UPDATE: It grows on you as you work your way down.
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