Fireside Chat

1 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand 1840
1 oz Mezcal, El Peloton de la Muerte
1⁄2 oz Maple syrup
1⁄4 oz Allspice Dram
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Orange bitters
1 rinse Islay Scotch, Laphroaig 10
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain into rinsed rocks glass, garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2023
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Clyde's, Alexandria, Virginia
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2025/01/fireside-chat.html

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  • Increased mezcal to 1.5 oz
  • Sweet and maple-y, would cut back the syrup.
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Subterfuge

1 1⁄2 oz Whiskey (Ardberg Smoketrails, Islay Single Malt)
1 oz Crème de Violette, Rothman & Winter
3⁄4 oz Dry sherry
3⁄4 oz Orange juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup (Tamarind Syrup)
1 pn Salt (Black Volcanic Rock Salt)
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

Watching the classic screwball comedy with Cary Grant, "My Favorite Wife"

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Year
2025
Authenticity
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Creator
Carl N.
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1 pn Salt (Black Volcanic Rock Salt)
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

History

For all the long-time sailors out there.

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Authenticity
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Creator
Carl N.
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Wood Word

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3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Dimmi
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe.

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Authenticity
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Creator
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History

Watching a Marx Bros classic, "Night At The Opera"

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31 DEC 2024 and the New Start begins in a few hours.

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2024
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Creator
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