Age of Reason

2 oz Rye, Michter's
1⁄2 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Ambre
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
1 bsp Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1 bsp Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
10 dr Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki
1 twst Lemon peel (Run around the rim and discard)
Instructions

Stir over ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Run the twist around the rim of the glass, then discard.

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Han Shan, B-Side, NYC
Source reference

http://bittermens.com/cocktails/age-of-reason/

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  • Subbed Catoctin Creek rye. I didn't have lemon...so maybe that would have helped, but I felt it lacked a little sumpin. I tried rubbing some rosemary on the rim which was fine, but still missing a bit, but it grows on you!
  • boozy then herbal
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The Burnt Umbrella

1 1⁄2 oz Light rum
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
4 ds Cherry Bitters
Instructions

Long stir; rocks; garnish with burnt umbrella

Notes

My attempt to reconstruct; unknown bartender wouldn't reveal anything except the use of his own cherry bitters.

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Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
??? at Serpentine, SF, CA
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drinkingandthinking commented on 4/30/2022:

Made with Plantation 3 star, ginger syrup and fee bros cherry bitters. No idea how the original was supposed to taste but this was outrageous!

Hubajube commented on 11/23/2023:

Made with Probitas, Barrows Intense Ginger, and smoked cherry bitters. Great drink.

bstanton commented on 2/22/2025:

Made the decision to shake and serve up. Very nice! Will try next time with a stir.

A Sour in the Key of Raffi

1 3⁄4 oz Gin
1 1⁄4 oz Simple syrup, Spiced (Banana-curry)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 Egg white
1 pn Nutmeg (heavy scraping)
Instructions

Dry shake; shake; coupe. Garnish with nutmeg.

Notes

See reference link for instructions on preparing syrup.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
The Aviary, Chicago
Source reference

https://www.sousvidemagazine.com/recipes/cocktails-drinks/sour-key-raff…

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The Ruse

1 oz Palo Cortado Sherry
3⁄4 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Averna
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Orgeat
1⁄2 oz Rich simple syrup 2:1
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1⁄2 Orange (wheel, as garnish)
1 lf Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Build in Collins, crushed ice, swizzle, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2018
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Alba Huerta, Julep, Houston
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/the-ruse-sherry-cocktail/

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China Fight Cocktail

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
3⁄4 oz Bigallet China-China
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, chilled coupe.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Aymeric Tortereau, Cafe Juliette, Lyon, France
Source reference

https://www.saveur.com/china-fight-cocktail-recipe

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  • Made with Amer Boudreau. More bitter and rougher than I expected.
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Eucalyptus Martini

1 2⁄3 oz Gin, Tanqueray
1 oz Simple syrup (Eucalyptus)
1 oz Lime juice
2⁄3 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
1 ds Egg white
Instructions

Dry shake first then Shake with ice and double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish: Floating Eucalyptus leaf

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Jason Westplate
Yields Drink
Year
2004
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Humberto Marques, Curfew Copenhagen
Source reference

http://cocktailsofcopenhagen.dk/eucalyptus-martini-2/

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Aquavit Frappé

1 1⁄2 oz Aquavit, North Shore
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Burlesque
2 ds Bitters (5 by 5 Tonics)
Instructions

Blend all w/ a quarter cup of ice until well incorporated. Pour into a chilled coupe and garnish with a sprig of dill

History

Another golden cocktail from Minneapolis' "Norse-tiki" movement.

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Jason Westplate
Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jason Westplate
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4 stars
(6 ratings)
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Black Clover Club

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Plymouth Navy Strength
1 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Egg white
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth, Dolin
1 T Blackberry preserves (Bonne Maman)
Instructions

Shake w/ ice until well chilled. Strain into the mixing tin--discarding ice--and shake until well aerated. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass and garnish with a speared blackberry and a lemon twist

History

Seasonal twist on the Clover Club Cocktail

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Jason Westplate
Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Jason Westplate
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Not yet rated
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5 stars
(2 ratings)
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North by Northwest (Sweet Afton)

2 oz Gin
2 oz Sloe gin
3⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Cinnamon syrup
Instructions

Shake; double strain; rocks glass

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Mike Di Tota, Sweet Afton, Astoria, NY
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/north-by-northwest/

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  • This drink is GIANT. Fills a rocks glass and is not a particularly weak drink.
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Craig E commented on 3/14/2018:

Lightly curated: fresh-squeezed juices are presumed at KC.

HallA commented on 10/28/2024:

Really good. As noted it's a big drink but nicely balanced, the combination of gin, bianco vermouth, cinnamon and the sloe gin make a nice floral note that stands up to the acidity of the lime.

Shawn C commented on 10/29/2024:

Waaay oversized drink for the spirits involved. It will come in around 1.6+ oz of ethanol depending on the gins used. I would cut it back by about a third to get the serve into a more responsible pour that will also fit into a cocktail glass rather than requiring a double rocks (without the rock.)

yarm commented on 10/29/2024:

Half would be more reasonable and close to 3 ounces (1, 1, 3/8, 3/8, 1/8 = 2 7/8 oz).

Shawn C commented on 10/30/2024:

Half would work, but it results in the inconvenient 3/8 and 1/8 oz measures. I did a 1/3 reduction test using 1.5 Tanqueray, 1.25 Hofland sloe gin, 1/2 Dolin Blanc, 1/2 lime juice, 1 barspoon (teaspoon) cinnamon syrup. This worked well in my standard Nick and Nora glass. The overall flavor is good but the drink is a bit sweet; so if I make it again I will cut the sloe gin to an even 1 oz to further simplify/adjust the recipe. The 1 oz sloe is more in line with the ratio in the D.T. Sloe that was the drink's inspiration.

North by Northwest (Death & Co)

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Aviation
1⁄4 oz Absinthe, St. George
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1 gl Champagne
Instructions

Shake all but champagne; strain into flute; top w/ champagne

Yields Drink
Year
2008
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Brian Miller, Death & Co, NYC
Source reference

Death & Co Cocktail Book (pg. 226)

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  • Posted by Mako. It's yummy!
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groceryheist commented on 8/13/2018:

Its Yummy!. I tried force-carbonating some Chardonnay I had lying around. I think I put in a bit too much lemon and sugar for the wine, which was a bit sweet and acidic on its own.

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