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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Craig E commented on 3/01/2018:

Curated this to add credit. 

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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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.

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Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Wasabijazz
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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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Craig E commented on 2/24/2018:

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

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Mimosa

4 oz Champagne
2 oz Orange juice
Instructions

In a wineglass, add chilled juice and top with Champagne.

Notes

The recipe is "in a large wine glass, the juice of half an orange,fill with Champagne, stir and serve". Obviously, this can be adjusted to taste.

History

Perhaps a riff on a Buck's Fizz.

Yields Drink
Year
1936
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Frank Meier
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2 oz Gin, Caorunn
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth, Carpano
1⁄2 oz Salers Gentiane
1⁄4 oz Absinthe, Absente
2 ds Cardamom bitters
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into coupe or martini glass.

Notes

Orange bitters instead of cardamom bitters knocks down the bitterness if you like.

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Framboise Will Be Boise

2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1 t Raspberry syrup
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Orange
1 twst Orange peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; strain into a coupe; serve up and express orange peel

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Creator
Alexi Thunders
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Tre Flip

1 oz Virgin Islands Rum, Cruzan Blackstrap
1 oz Cynar
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1⁄2 oz Demerara syrup
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged
1 ? Whole egg
Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients; add ice and shake again; double strain; garnish with freshly-grated nutmeg

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Alexi Thunder
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Staten Island

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Amaro, Vecchio Amaro del Capo
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano
1⁄4 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
2 ds Cherry Bitters, Woodford Reserve Spiced
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Kent Johnson, Cambridge, Mass
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Shawn C commented on 9/19/2023:

A very nice, well-crafted combination. The dark cherry is there from the Heering, with the bitters providing a bourbon barrel essence to boost a basic mixing bourbon, while the amaro provides some bittersweet orange, clove, some root and spices. There is a lot of flavor to explore.

Thierry Vandevelde commented on 11/08/2025:

Flavour packed and well balanced on the sweet side. Excellent !

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