Sun King

2 oz Cognac, Courvoisier VS
3⁄4 oz Suze
1⁄2 oz Chambord
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, chilled coupe, garnish.

Picture of Sun King
Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Andy at proofcocktails.nl
Source reference

http://www.proofcocktails.nl/2017/12/22/the-sun-king/

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3.5 stars
(11 ratings)
From other users
  • relax the Suze next time — maybe try Hardy as well — ★★
  • Made as listed. A little challenging but very nice! Should come back and try as a sour as listed in the comments.
  • Interesting - I so rarely use Chambord that it's a nice change of pace to taste those flavors.
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Pangolindo commented on 2/08/2019:

Added 3/4 lemon, and used instead of Chambord a fat 1/2 oz of premixed fortified syrup made of pomegranate juice, raspberry cordial, Cherry and cassis liqueur: The Sun King turned in a very fine sour. Shaken.

5 Stars !

You should try

 

 

 

elvisomar commented on 5/12/2020:

I made this for the first time tonight using Bache-Gabrielsen Tre Kors (VS) Cognac. This is a beautiful cocktail.

Artur B commented on 8/29/2025:

Too much of Chambord for me. Need to balance.

Vodou Bokor

3⁄4 oz Haitian Rum, Barbancourt 8
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano Rosa
3⁄4 oz Apricot liqueur, Giffard abricot du Roussillon
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Rinse a chilled coupe glass with absinthe. Shake the remaining ingredients over ice and strain into the glass.

Notes

Now that Barbancourt have released a 55% ABV version of the white rum, I plan to revisit this recipe using that and a mango liqueur.

History

Corpse Reviver #2 riff whose name translates roughly to 'Voodoo Priest'.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Benjamin Talbot
Curator rating
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Average rating
4.5 stars
(5 ratings)
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  • Made with Appleton rare 12 yr, Cocchi Vermouth, R&W apricot, and Vieux Pontarlier absinthe
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Far From the Tree

2 1⁄2 t Islay Scotch, Laphroaig 10
1⁄2 oz Campari
3 1⁄2 oz Hard cider (Aspall Premier Cru)
7⁄8 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
Instructions

Build in order in a highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Benjamin Talbot
Curator rating
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Average rating
4 stars
(4 ratings)
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  • Great summer drink. Nice smoke nose and taste. Cider makes it go down too easy.
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Kwai Club

2 oz Gin, Plymouth
1⁄2 oz Lychee liqueur, Kwai Feh
1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 ds Orange bitters, Angostura
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Shake all over ice and strain into a chilled V-martini glass.

History

Pegu Club riff.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Benjamin Talbot
Curator rating
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Average rating
4 stars
(1 rating)
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2 oz Tequila, Ocho Reposado
3⁄4 oz Campari (cacao nib-infused)
1⁄2 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 oz Crème de Cacao, Giffard
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Stir all ingredients over ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

History

A tequila based Psycho Killer riff. Good, but missing something. A dash of mezcal perhaps?

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Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Benjamin Talbot
Curator rating
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Average rating
4.5 stars
(2 ratings)
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Cobra Kai Tai

3⁄4 oz Bitters, Angostura
3⁄4 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Navy strength rum, Smith & Cross
1⁄2 oz Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
3⁄4 oz Orgeat
1 oz Lime juice
1 oz India Pale Ale
1 spg Mint
Instructions

Shake all ingredients, strain into an old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Source reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ze26LhssE

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Average rating
3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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Manhattanhenge

1 3⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Blood Orange Liqueur, Pür•Likör Spice
1⁄4 oz Amargo-Vallet
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
2 ds Bitters, Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain into old fashioned glass with a large cube or sphere. Garnish with orange peel.

Notes

If using a lower proofed rye, I'd suggest bumping it up to a full 2 ounces

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Source reference

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

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Thin Mint

1 1⁄2 oz Branca Menta
1⁄2 oz Amaro, CH Distillery
1⁄2 oz Crème de Cacao, Tempus Fugit
1 oz Lime juice
1 lf Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake all ingredients, strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a single mint leaf, or shaved dark chocolate or cocoa power.

Notes

If the CH Amaro is unavailable, try Cynar, Cynar 70 or Meletti.

History

Holiday riff on my (also posted) Fernata Daiquiri

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Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
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Average rating
4 stars
(1 rating)
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Acrazes

2 oz Añejo rum
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano
3⁄4 oz Apple cider
3 ds Peychaud's Bitters
3 lf Sage
1⁄4 t Demerara sugar
1 twst Orange peel
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Rinse a rocks glass with the absinthe but don't toss it out. Put it all in the freezer for a bit.

Sage leaves, sugar, and Peychaud's in your shaker. Give it a real solid muddle. Then add the rest and stir for good while.

Take the rocks glass out, swirl the absinthe around. Double strain. Express the orange peel over the top and drop it in.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Micah Stupak, Brooklyn, NY
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(2 ratings)
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Corner Office

2 oz Bourbon, WL Weller Reserve
1⁄4 oz Oloroso sherry
1⁄4 oz Walnut Liqueur, Nux Alpina
1⁄4 oz Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
1⁄4 oz Cinnamon syrup
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki (rooibos-infused)
1 twst Lemon peel (clove-studded)
Instructions

Stir, strain, rock, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(1 rating)
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