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Strange Bedfellows

2 oz Scotch, Glenlivet 12yr
1⁄2 oz Aperol
4 cube Coffee (Ice cubes)
1 rinse Scotch, Caol Ila
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Rinse rocks glass with an Islay scotch and fill with coffee ice cubes.

Stir remaining ingredients (except the twist) with ice and strain into the rocks glass.

Express orange peel over drink.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sean Frederick, Citizen, Boston, MA (USA)
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Average rating
4 stars
(1 rating)
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Koubai

1 oz Gin, Hendrick's
1 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Plum wine
1⁄2 oz Rice vinegar
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into rocks glass with single cube, sprinkle a few flakes of Maldon sea salt on cube, garnish with grapefruit peel.

Notes

Invented by Angel's Share master mixologist Shingo Gokan for the inaugural cocktail menu of Sushi Seki Hell's Kitchen in New York. This is my approximation by taste of his marvelous libation.

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Year
2015
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Shingo Gokan
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Average rating
5 stars
(2 ratings)
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The GTO

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Aviation
1⁄4 oz Añejo tequila
1⁄3 oz Demerara syrup (2:1)
Instructions

Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass, add 75% ice and stir 10-15 seconds. Single strain into a coupe.

Notes

I took out the vodka entirely, and chose an American gin for its more subdued botanical strength. The anejo tequila was chosen for its golden color and softer background flavors of oak and vanilla. The demerara syrup also adds to the color and embellishes the sweet background notes. Orange bitters to give a roundness of citrus. I love this drink and have sold a few in the past, not bad for a drink of gin and tequila.

History

The original shot was called a "tejeuve", or the Spanish abbreviation for TGV, Tequila, Gin, Vodka. It was a double shot which was comprised of the three spirits, and chilled.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jon Zimmermann, Distil, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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lesliec commented on 9/05/2016:

Not bad, but why so small? I certainly wouldn't call it a 'shot', but it only fills half a coupe.


Zachary Pearson commented on 9/05/2016:

The original drink was a "double shot which was comprised of the three spirits, and chilled" - so I'd imagine this is meant to mimic that. Thanks,  Zachary


The Debutante

2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake and pour.

Notes

Modify the grenadine to taste.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(2 ratings)
From other users
  • Refreshingly dry but nothing special, really.
  • I prefer a lighter touch with the grenadine, but your mileage may vary.
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Fallback

1 oz Applejack, Lairds (Calvados is a worthy sub.)
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, garnish with orange

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sascha Petraske
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Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(22 ratings)
From other users
  • strong rye overwhelms or try a stronger amaro — ★★★★
  • I'd love to try this with Nonino instead of Montenegro.
  • Spicy, reminds me of Pumpernickel, but Laird's added more rawness than I expected.
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noksagt commented on 10/02/2017:

In Sasha's  Regarding Cocktails, this calls for Nonino rather than Montenegro & is served on a rock.


Monkey's Paw

1⁄4 oz Gin
1⁄4 oz Absinthe
1⁄4 oz Cassis
5 oz Sparkling rosé wine, Ferrarri (+, to top)
1 twst Orange peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Build in a Champagne flute or coupe.

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(1 rating)
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Chuncho Cooler

1 1⁄2 oz Pisco, Kappa
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Ginger syrup
1 spl Galliano
1 oz Club soda
Instructions

Shake all ingredients save for the soda and pour into a Collins glass. Or, build directly in the glass.
Top with club soda.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Michael Phillips, Midnight Cowboy, Austin
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Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(1 rating)
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  • Unique. Good use of Galliano. I used ginger liqueur so may be better with the syrup.
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Ivan Drago's Fernet Mule

1 1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3 oz Ginger beer (Top with the ginger beer, adjust amount accordingly)
1 wdg Lime (As garnish)
1 sli Candied ginger (As garnish, optional)
Instructions

Combine the first two ingrediens and stir with ice in a mug. Top with more ice and the ginger beer. Garnish.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Adam Pribila, Crave Fishbar, NYC
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2.5 stars
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illusionistlynx commented on 3/19/2025:

Enjoyable as written, and I like the idea of a Fernet Mule. Made it a second time with a splash of Amaro Montenegro and 2 dashes of Peychaud's which provided much more complexity.


Arizona Ranch Water

1 oz Flavored tequila, Patron Citronge
3 oz Mineral water (Topo Chico)
1 wdg Lime (as garnish)
Instructions

Build in collins glass, rocks, stir, top, garnish. Continue to top while drinking.

Notes

Sub grapefruit liqueur and San Pellegrino.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Kevin Williamson, Ranch 616, Austin
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Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
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Baby, You're Driving

1 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1 oz Grapefruit liqueur, Combier Pamplemousse Rose
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
1 twst Orange peel (star punch, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass, garnish.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Rob Krueger, Extra Fancy, Brooklyn
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Kindred Cocktails commented on 9/25/2016:

Curated to conform to source recipe, especially using Bison Grass vodka, which is very different from regular vodka.