The Colevardier

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Elijah Craig (12 Year Bourbon of any kind can be substituted.)
3⁄4 oz Suze
3⁄4 oz Ramazzotti
Instructions

Stir over ice in a mixing glass, strain into an old fashioned glass with one very large ice cube. No garnish.

Notes

A Negroni style drink, modeled after the Boulevardier but switching out the

History

Created in 2018 by home bar enthusiast Kevin Coleman from Longmont, CO.

Picture of The Colevardier
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Year
2018
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Kevin Coleman, Home Bar Enthusiast, Longmont, CO (United States)
Source reference

https://www.reddit.com/r/cocktails/comments/82aufk/the_colevardier/

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4 stars
(37 ratings)
From other users
  • A little more bourbon is more balanced.. 2/.75/.75
  • Very nice. I liked it better with Buffalo Trace than with Elijah Craig. — ★★★★
  • A very good Boulevardier variant. Complex, herby, delicious
  • No Suze, so I used Strega (I know, but they're both yellow, right?) and added cherry bitters. I'll try again with some Suze and update. Maybe then a 5?
  • Very nice - gentian comes through nicely with a vermouthy/bourbony backbone.
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Pangolindo commented on 3/07/2019:

I made many times the Colevardier,  and will do again. Very nice mix.

I tried  tonight 1.5 oz mellow corn, 0.5 Suze, 0.5 Monténégro, 1 dash orange bitter. Strangely i think it tasted mostly Corn whisky. Like if Monténégro emphasized corn whisky taste and added Just a bit of Spice with slight bitterness from Suze. 

More in a gentiane bittered old fashioned  way?

applejack commented on 1/22/2020:

Solid Bully variation, I like the Suze + dark amaro combination.  Also tried with Abano, probably prefer that to the Ramazzotti.  Then again I like Abano over most amari.

And Elijah Craig went NAS back in 2016 (supposedly a blend of 8-12 year whiskies now), so it hasn't carried a 12 year age statement for awhile.  There are a variety of retailer 11 year single barrel bottlings however.

ictman commented on 5/03/2021:

This is an okay cocktail. I love Boulevardiers, Amaro, Bourbon and really love Suze. Yet this is lacking something, not quite sure what.I didn't hate ti but probably won't make it again. 

A New Hope

3⁄4 oz Rum, Zacapa 23
3⁄4 oz Old Tom Gin, Ransom
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Maple syrup
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 pn Nutmeg (Grated, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe, garnish.

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Year
ca 2012
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Tyler Stevens, Teardrop Lounge, Portland, OR
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/a-new-hope-recipe/ and https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-new-hope.html

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4.5 stars
(29 ratings)
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  • Very good, nicely balanced.
  • One of those cocktails where the individual components can't really be picked out. Phenomenal.
  • Delicious drink! Well balanced. I want to try swapping rum for mezcal next time to see how the smokiness mixes with the sweet maple. Later made with mezcal, good, about the same actually. Used aromatic autumn bonfire.
  • Very good,
  • Fancy & delicious, fresh & spicy — ★★★★★
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Desire

1 1⁄2 oz Brandy, Gran Duque d'Alba
3⁄4 oz Sherry
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Shake with ice; serve neat or on the rocks

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Bitter Temptation

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Bulleit
3⁄4 oz Jamaican rum, Smith & Cross
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄3 oz Cynar
1⁄3 oz Amer Picon
1⁄3 oz Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Coupe. Ice+water. Absinthe rinse. Discard. Good stir. Strain.

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Year
2018
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Your original creation
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4.5 stars
(20 ratings)
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  • Strong and bitter, but very drinkable.
  • Brilliant recipe, greatly balanced. Used Cinzano 1757 instead of Carpano but otherwise strictly followed recipe. Size and bitterness feel really manly, we are in Bushwick or Vieux Carré territory. Totally love it!
  • Sub Amaro Florio for Amer, Amaro di Angostura for Cynar, and Rum Fire (scant) for Jamaican — ★★★★
  • Very smooth and balanced. Only reason I might not make it often is that I seldom have all the ingredients. If you halve this recipe, each of the 1/3 ounce ingredients becomes a 1-teaspoon addition.
  • Very nice! Used Old Overholt rye and cynar 70 proof. Subbed Cointreau for Grand Marnier; also subbed Amaro Nonino for Amer Picon.
  • Well balanced with identifiable parts creating a satisfying whole. Use 1/2 oz dry curaçao instead of Grand Marnier, Carpano Formula Antica instead of Punt E Mes, and Appleton Estates instead of Smith & Cross. — ★★★★★
  • Nice. The contrast between the bitter ingredients and the hogo in the Smith & Cross is fun. But I like the drink better by reducing the S&C to 1/3 oz.
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Craig E commented on 3/07/2018:

Is that supposed to be two *dashes* Angostura bitters?

Dan commented on 3/08/2018:

This drink is pretty big and seems a touch over-the-top complex. I simplified the concept and tried:

1 1/2 oz rye, 1/2 oz each Smith & Cross, Punt e Mes, and Amer Boudreau. I liked it a lot.

 

Pangolindo commented on 3/11/2018:

I do agree, but all the ingredients works very well together.
Did you try the complete recipe ?

Pangolindo commented on 6/09/2018:

Tried today: 1,5 oz Rye + 0,5 Smith & cross + 3/4 punt & mes + 1/3 Cynar + 1/3 Picon + 1 dash Cinnamon syrup

The syrup soften angles

HallA commented on 12/05/2024:

This is .. "A DRINK." It's definitely not unpleasant but I suspect would benefit from some addition by subtraction. Probably a tidge less S&C and I'm not sure the blend of amaro adds much vs may be able to use a spoonful of one and that would simplify shrinking this thing down to a more regular volume..

Hater's Blend

2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Crème de Violette
1⁄3 oz Campari
1⁄4 t Absinthe
1 sli Orange
4 lf Basil
6 lf Mint
1 ds Lavender bitters
Instructions

Muddle small slice of orange, mint, and basil. Add remaining ingredient. Shake and strain.

History

I was sampling two drinks with Creme de Violette (Rainy Night and Erik Satie). There were elements that I liked and hated in both. So, out of desperation, I blended both drinks and voi la.

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Zachary Pearson commented on 3/04/2018:

Is the creme de violette amount right? This seems like a large (5 oz after shaking) drink. Thanks,  Zachary

Chasing Smoke

1 1⁄2 oz Vodka, Chase Smoked Vodka
1 1⁄2 oz Tequila, Don Julio Blanco
1⁄2 oz Demerara syrup
3 ds Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 bsp Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida (as float)
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir over ice, and strain into a rocks glass. Add ice and the float. Squeeze the twist over the drink and add as garnish.

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Year
2017
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
James Gallagher, Cork and Kerry, Rockville Centre, NY
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4 stars
(1 rating)
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  • Really good, boozy drink--maybe better than I rated it. Amazingly smooth and heat-free for how much alcohol is in it. Used Siete Leguas blanco and Tobala for float.
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Breakup Guy

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Byrrh
1⁄2 oz Orgeat
1 Strawberry (as garnish)
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake over ice, and double-strain into a chilled collins glass (or, ideally, a tiki mug over crushed ice). Add the garnishes.

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Year
2017
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Creator
Sean McKenzie, The Archives, Burlington, VT
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3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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  • Pretty good, but a bit too tart/bitter for C — ★★★★
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Ginger Spice Girl

2 oz Tequila, Don Julio Blanco
3⁄4 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (Demerarra)
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 sli Lime (wheel as garnish)
Instructions

Shake over ice, and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Add the garnish.

Notes

MODIFICATION: substituting .75 ginger syrup for the simple and ginger liqueur makes it way better.

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Year
2017
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Creator
Nicolai Longo, The Richardson, Brooklyn, NY
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2.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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  • Should have made it as suggested. Mostly just tart. Not different enough from a margarita.
  • 3/5 as written, 4/5 with modification.
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Don Vida Pepino

2 sli Cucumber
1 pn Salt
3⁄4 oz Tequila, Don Julio Blanco
3⁄4 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
3⁄4 oz Amaro, Lazzaroni
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
1⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Muddle the cucumber and salt in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients. Shake over ice, and double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add the garnish.

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Year
2018
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Edward Hansel, The Richardson, Brooklyn, NY
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3 stars
(1 rating)
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  • Has a lot of promise, but a bit thin. Try Ancho Reyes, both kinds, maybe 0.5?)
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Rock Easy

2 oz Rock & rye, Mr. Katz's Rock & Rye
1 bsp Maraschino Liqueur
1 bsp Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
1 bsp Parfait Amour
2 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter
1 twst Orange peel (blood orange if available)
Instructions

Stir over ice, and strain into a chilled coupe (or an old-fashioned glass over a large cube of ice). Run the twist around the rim of the glass, flame the twist, then add as garnish.

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Year
2017
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Carrie Medina, WAHI Oyster Bar, New York, NY
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Not yet rated
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3 stars
(2 ratings)
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  • Very spirit forward. — ★★★★
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Zachary Pearson commented on 3/11/2018:

This seems like it might be pretty sweet - the Rock&Rye is 65 proof and it's then got close to a half ounce of liqueurs in it. Is it as sweet as it looks? Thanks,  Zachary

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