The Irish cocktail

2 oz Irish whiskey
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄4 oz Ginger syrup
1 ds Allspice Tincture
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Build in a glass over ice.

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Creator
Daniel Bedoya, The Third Man, New York City
Source reference

http://punchdrink.com/recipes/the-irish/

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The Last Aviator

3⁄4 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Crème de Violette, Tempus Fugit
3⁄4 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks glass

Notes

I used Rothman and Winter. Creme de violette is really good with campari!

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Year
2015
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Authentic recipe
Creator
Angeline, New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-last-aviator.html

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  • Used Rothman and Winter. Campari improves Crème de Violette but I think that CdV is just not that.. good tasting.
  • Bitter tart. Cloudy purple (with R&W liqueur) is not beautiful, but the violette is surprisingly balanced. — ★★★★
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It is sweet, but also tart, bitter, herbal, floral.  I looked at the recipe thinking I'd end up adding more lime, but it's tart as is.  Granted,  this recipe is for those that aren't afraid to use  violette more than a barspoon at a time...  one could always add more base spirit or top with soda

Surprised by this as Creme de Violette usually takes over. I cheated it down a notch but the violette didn't overpower. I might try it with Hendricks next time to see what adding another floral note does.

Blooey Blues

3⁄4 oz Rum (Cuban or Martician)
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Crème de Violette, Rothman & Winter
3⁄4 oz Sherry, Lustau (East india solera)
Instructions

Shake, strain, cocktail glass

Notes

I used El Dorado 5. The violette/sherry combination sounds like a mess, but this is delicious

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Year
1930
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Unknown
Source reference

Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars: 1903-1933
https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2012/03/blooey-blues.html

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Phenomenal! I am impressed at the creator's thought to combine these items. If you have the ingredients which are cheap if you want it to be, make it!

I found this to be very sophisticated and delicious. I will totally make it again.  But what color is it supposed to be?  I used gold rum and did not have the "right" kind of sherry (I used amontillado), so it might be my fault that it turned out kind of grey.  (I mean, looking at the title, it's supposed to be blue I assume? : -) 

Curated to add source to Reference section. Thanks!

I used Brugal rum and Amontillado sherry. Very nice idea, but my balance was off - too much lime for me, and I upped the rum. That helped. Can't find that sherry, so I'll try with others or maybe just Punt es Mes or other vermouth. Color was ugly gray/green but I like that!

Smoky Blossom

2 oz Irish whiskey, Bushmill's
1 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
2 dr Orange bitters (McCharen's Smoked Orange, for those in C-ville)
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Express orange peel and use as garnish.

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Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rob Atherton, Charlottesville, VA
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Farmer Tom's Collins

1 spg Thyme
1 oz Basil
2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1 bsp Pastis, Herbsaint
2 oz Soda water (to top)
Instructions

Muddle herbs. Add remaining ingredients except soda. Shake and strain into an ice filled Collins glass. Top with soda.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Lara Creasy, JCT Kitchen and Bar, Atlanta, GA
Source reference

http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a13395/farmer-tom-coll…

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Made with Rock Rose Gin, two large basil leaves, and a toddler-sized handful of thyme. My husband said it could have had a bit more simple syrup, but we both agreed that, despite tasting a bit strong, it's a very refreshing drink and we love that it utilizes ingredients from our cocktail garden.

Plumb the Soul

1 1⁄2 oz Irish whiskey, Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
1⁄2 oz Blue Plum Brandy, Clear Creek
1⁄4 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 ds Grapefruit bitters, Fee Brothers Grapefruit
1 twst Grapefruit peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, twist peel and garnish.

Notes

Tweaked this a bit with the grapefruit bitters.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Toby Maloney, The Violet Hour, Chicago, IL
Source reference

http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a13494/violet-hour-coc…

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3 stars
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  • So tart! Quite fruity! A nice summer cocktail for someone who likes sour.
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Curated this. Removed the long quote from Toby for copyright reasons - it's at the cited link. Added the grapefruit peel garnish, removed "fresh" from lemon juice... we know better. Rewrote instructions to avoid copyright. As an aside, this develops grapefruit flavors without the use of grapefruit - I'm not sure that adding the grapefruit bitters is necessary. Thanks,  Zachary

Yesterday, Today and Amaro

2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
1⁄4 oz Averna
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe.

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Year
2016
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Brad Thomas Parsons, Amaro
Source reference

Brad Thomas Parsons, Amaro via https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/comments/5t6s2i/yesterday_today_and_…

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Excellent cocktail! One omission from the original recipe is a lemon peel, expressed and discarded.

Chocolate Negroni

1 oz Gin, Fords
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
3⁄4 oz Campari
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao
3 ds Chocolate bitters
1 wdg Orange (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks, garnish with an orange wedge, a plastic stirrer, and grated Valrhona chocolate.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Naren Young, Dante, NYC.
Source reference

http://punchdrink.com/recipes/chocolate-negroni/

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  • Subbed Godiva for creme de cacao. Tasted great, but didn't stir well, should have shaken.
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Pinky Swear

2 oz Dominican Rum, Matusalem Platino
1 1⁄2 oz Blood Orange Juice
1 oz Orgeat
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1 bsp Allspice Dram
1 Maraschino cherry, Luxardo (garnish)
Instructions

Shaken, served over crushed ice in a rocks glass with a cherry

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Year
2016
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Unknown
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4 stars
(12 ratings)
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  • On the sweet side, but not cloying. Great use for blood oranges. I might make it a fat barspoon of allspice dram next time. 4.5.
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Burning House of Love

1 oz Rhum Agricole
3⁄4 oz Islay Scotch
1⁄2 oz CioCiaro
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
6 dr Rose water
Instructions

Stir with ice, coupé glass, skewer a lemon peel together with a rose petal for the garnish.

Notes

Some people like rose flavor, others don't. 6 drops is a middle ground. If they like more, go to 8; if they like less, try 4.

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Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Micah Stupak
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  • Doesn't taste very balanced; the Islay Scotch dominates, and I therefore question the need for all of these ingredients. I used an aged Agricole and subbed Kina L'Aero for the LIllet.
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