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!

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

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

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Average rating
3.5 stars
(21 ratings)
From other users
  • 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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Kindred Cocktails commented on 2/18/2017:

Cute name. I'm surprised this isn't too sweet though.

christina in tacoma commented on 2/18/2017:

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

Miss Deville commented on 3/13/2018:

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

Yields Drink
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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3.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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Archmonk commented on 2/20/2017:

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!

Peppermary commented on 11/25/2019:

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? : -) 

yarm commented on 11/26/2019:

This recipe is from Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars: 1903-1933, and the blog post was:

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2012/03/blooey-blues.html

I can't help but wonder whether it would be better with an agricole and a fino/manzanilla sherry (opposed to cream sherry -- Lustau East India Solera -- that I made it with).

Craig E commented on 11/26/2019:

Curated to add source to Reference section. Thanks!

drinkingandthinking commented on 3/10/2021:

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.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rob Atherton, Charlottesville, VA
Curator rating
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Average rating
4 stars
(1 rating)
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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.

Yields Drink
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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3 stars
(2 ratings)
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cadekeyrel commented on 6/12/2022:

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.

Yields Drink
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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Average rating
3 stars
(1 rating)
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  • So tart! Quite fruity! A nice summer cocktail for someone who likes sour.
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Zachary Pearson commented on 2/17/2017:

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.

Yields Drink
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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4 stars
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Spiritous commented on 6/16/2017:

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.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Naren Young, Dante, NYC.
Source reference

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

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3.5 stars
(12 ratings)
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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

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Unknown
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(14 ratings)
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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.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Micah Stupak
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(3 ratings)
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Leckerei

1 1⁄2 oz Applejack
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 oz Ginger beer
3 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir brandy, marashino liqueur, aromatic bitters, and lime juice. Top mixture with ginger beer. Garnish with lime twirl if you want it too impress.

Yields Drink
Year
2017
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jacob Stafford, Austin, TX, United States
Curator rating
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