(500) Days of Autumn

1 oz Rye, Bulleit
1 oz Applejack, Lairds 100 proof
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Cinnamon syrup
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Combine all ingredients in shaker. Shake over ice, strain into rocks glass with large ice cube.

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Year
2017
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Creator
Zachary Schulz
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  • I think a Rye with more spice would be a good option for this cocktail
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GratefulDawg73 commented on 12/01/2019:

Tried this with Rittenhouse and Laird's Apple Brandy. It's quite good.

Biff Malibu commented on 6/14/2022:

Decreased the cinnamon syrup to 0.25 oz - it tended to dominate.

Stigmata

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
1 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Amaro Nardini
1 lf Mint (garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, garnish.

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Unknown
Creator
Paul MacDonald, Friday Saturday Sunday, Philadelphia, PA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/search/label/cognac

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  • Pleasant- a bit thin. Used Pierre Ferrand 1840.
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lesliec commented on 8/09/2022:

I agree with a previous comment about being 'thin'. Maybe swap amaro/vermouth quantities? But it's pleasant anyway.

To Sit

1 1⁄2 oz Blended Scotch
3⁄4 oz Spiced Rum, Wigle
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao
Instructions

Build over a big cube of ice in a rocks glass. Gently swirl.

Notes

I feel like the Wigle spiced rum is pretty essential, as it's easily the best spiced rum I've ever had. Even better if you have the oaked version.

History

I wanted a different after-dinner drink with scotch.

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Year
2017
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Creator
Micah Stupak-Hahn, Brooklyn, NY
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  • Made with cheap brands of rum and cacao. Cola syrup, Kahlua taste. Warming.
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Millennial Pink

1 3⁄8 oz Rum, Plantation (Barbados 2000)
1⁄2 oz Aperol
2 t Peychaud's Bitters
2 ds Bitters (Thyme)
1 1⁄2 oz Cream
1 t Simple syrup
Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice then shake well and double strain into a coupe glass.

Notes

If unable to find thyme bitters, try shaking up with a sprig of fresh thyme. A different rum can be used, but I liked the neatness of using one from the year 2000.

History

Inspired by an obsession with this soft, dreamy colour and wanting to recreate it in cocktail form.

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2017
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Laura Vincent, Motel Bar, Wellington, New Zealand
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Ginger Sun

1⁄2 Lime
3 sli Ginger
2 1⁄4 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur
3 oz Seltzer water (to top)
1 sli Ginger (coin, as garnish)
Instructions

Muddle ginger and lime. Add gin and elderflower liqueur. Shake with ice, strain, top with seltzer. Garnish with coin of ginger.

Notes

Flavored seltzer can work well, too.

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KushCus commented on 11/18/2017:

Added a bit of velvet falernum to sweeten it a little as slight bitter notes from ginger -probably more refreshing in summer than cold November in England!

Miramar

2 oz Rum, Havana Club 7
3⁄4 oz Strega
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1 bsp Rum, Smith & Cross (As float)
1 twst Lemon zest
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain over big rock. Float Smith & Cross; twist lemon and drop in.

Notes

Ideally use Cuban rum for the base but feel free to experiment with others (Appleton 12 should be great). Miramar is a suburb of Havana; it's also the Wellington suburb where our movie industry is based (and which I can see from my lounge).

History

Inspired by the Havana, by Giancarlo Jesus of the Hawthorn Lounge.

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© 2017 Leslie Craven
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Year
2017
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Creator
lesliec
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4 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • Delicious! Love the rum on rum.
  • Will probably need subbed rum
  • "Round and brown" is a good descriptor. I used El Dorado 8 which maybe overemphasized the caramel flavors the Cynar was already bringing.
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iScrumhalf commented on 8/10/2025:

had Havana Club Anejo (PR) and Worthy Park on hand so I gave this a spin. initially super fun, fruity, and funky. with increased dilution, it lost a bit of complexity but I’m willing to blame that on rum choice. still 4/5 and would try with different rums again

Democrat

2 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Peach liqueur
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
Instructions

Stir in a Collins glass with crushed ice.

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Unknown
Creator
Jon Santer
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https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/search?q=bourbon

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The Red Masque

1 oz Peychaud's Bitters
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Orgeat
Instructions

Shake with ice, strain.

History

I like an Angostura daiquiri, so I wondered about a Peychaud's daiquiri.

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Year
2017
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Creator
Micah Stupak-Hahn, Brooklyn, NY
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Absinthe Frappe (Jamie Boudreau)

1 oz Absinthe
1⁄2 oz Dimmi
1⁄4 oz Crème de Menthe, Giffard (Menthe-Pastille)
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1 spg Mint
Instructions

Shake all ingredients lightly with ice, strain into an absinthe glass filled with crushed ice, and garnish with mint sprig

Notes

Absinthe brand not specified in the recipe; I usually make this with one of Ted Breaux's absinthes and Tempus Fugit Crème de Menthe Glaciale

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Unknown
Creator
Jamie Boudreau
Source reference

"The Canon Cocktail Book" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016)
https://punchdrink.com/recipes/jamie-boudreaus-absinthe-frappe/

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The Smartest Man Alive

3⁄4 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Suze
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup (2:1)
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe.

Notes

Elford notes this may also be served hot with black tea.

History

Possibly served at Elford's No Anchor?

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Year
2015
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Chris Elford, Seattle, WA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-smartest-man-alive.html

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  • Improved balance for me by increasing rye to 1.25 oz and honey syrup to 0.75 oz
  • This is a keeper. i used cilantro simple syrup, but will try try the honey syrup — ★★★★★
  • Suze is just so so hard.
  • Used vanilla bean honey syrup.
  • Made with Ritt and Bittermens. Super earthy bitter finish.
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drinkingandthinking commented on 3/19/2025:

Rye and Suze work great together in this, complementing each other without overbearing and honey adds flavor and not just sweet. The woodiness of the herbs may be challenging for many, including myself, but it's worth it.

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