The Petunia

1 oz Gin, Bombay Sapphire
1 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Cognac VSOP
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
2 ds Absinthe
1 spg Mint (garnish)
1 t Butterfly pea powder (see note)
Instructions

Tie the sprig of mint around the stem of a Nick & Nora glass. Shake remainder of ingredient and double strain into the glass.

Notes

Butterfly pea powder is the powdered flowers of the butterfly pea - its blue, but turns purple with acid. Check Amazon or health/natural food stores.

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Year
2016
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Justin Lavenue of the Roosevelt Room
Source reference

http://austinway.com/how-to-make-the-petunia-cocktail-this-spring

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3.5 stars
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  • Really lovely flavor, licorice from the absinthe and mint are nice on the nose. Did without the butterfly pea powder, but that would have brought it to the level.
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Zachary Pearson commented on 5/13/2016:

Curated this. Added butterfly pea powder that the citation calls for and makes the drink weirdly blue-purple (like a Petunia). Added year estimate. Thanks,  Zachary

Cynar Toronto

2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1 t Simple syrup
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Shake; strain; up.

History

A Toronto with Cynar subbed in for Fernet.

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Unknown
Source reference

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/04/cynar-toronto-easy-rye-cockt…

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From other users
  • Yes, probably can skip the simple. Mocha-like finish is the best part of this. A lemon twist would be in order here.
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Dan commented on 5/12/2016:

The simple in this makes no sense to me. In a regular Toronto it is used because there is relatively little sugar in Fernet. But Cynar has lots of sugar. Might be better without added syrup.

Craig E commented on 5/27/2016:

I thought the same when I saw the recipe (though it's worth noting that the quantity of simple is cut down here). If I get around to some A/B testing I'll report back!

(This also seems like something I'd stir rather than shake.)

Leapfrog

2 oz Gin, Plymouth
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
6 lf Mint
2 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Lightly muddle mint in simple. Add other ingredients and shake with ice. Double strain and serve up.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jim Meehan, PDT, New York, NY (USA)
Source reference

http://summitsips.com/2012/05/drink-of-the-week-leapfrog/

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Cara A commented on 5/24/2022:

I find lemon juice overpowers more subtle flavors, so I dial it back to 1/2 ounce here. Tasty!

Griotte Fizz

2 oz Beach Plum Gin, Greenhook Ginsmiths
3⁄4 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
2 oz Cherry juice
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Burlesque
2 oz Club soda (to top)
Instructions

Add ice to a high ball glass. Add ingredients. Top off with sparkling water or club soda. Stir and enjoy.

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From other users
  • Might be better with standard gin but still good.
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Zachary Pearson commented on 5/11/2016:

Curated this slightly - took the extraneous 'i' from Griotte. Added the club soda and estimated the amount. Thanks, Zachary

Everything But Rap & Country

1 oz Bourbon, Four Roses Small Batch
1 oz Martinique Rum, La Favorite Vieux
1⁄2 oz Fino sherry
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Cane syrup, Petite Canne (scant)
2 dr Orange flower water
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake well, strain over one big rock, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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4 stars
(2 ratings)
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bza commented on 5/10/2016:

Great name, even though I love both.

DrunkLab commented on 5/10/2016:

As do I. I have a whole list of potential drink names that are just phrases I find annoying or overly common. Stay tuned for "Social Liberal Fiscal Conservative" and "Short On The Sides Long On Top."

Montrose Sour

2 oz Rye, Old Overholt
1⁄2 oz Ramazzotti
1⁄2 oz Demerara syrup
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Shake and strain into glass. Garnish with lemon peel

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Pink Flag

2 oz Gin, Tanqueray
1⁄4 oz Crème Yvette
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Orgeat
2 lf Sage
Instructions

In a shaker, gently muddle the sage leaves. Add the remaining ingredients and shake with ice, then double strain into a coupe. No garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Eryn Reece, Death & Co, NYC
Source reference

Death & Co Cocktails Book, p.159

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4.5 stars
(9 ratings)
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  • Very unexpected and unique drink. When you first sip, its all sweet and fruity, and then the gin and sage together come in to add a bitter finish that is really refreshing, and makes you go back in for more.
  • Very good - 4.5. Enjoyed the sage.
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queenshaboo commented on 4/16/2017:

Brava! Best tiki inspired drink I've ever had. It's the tiki tinged drink this floral/gin/herbal loving gal has been looking for her whole life!

Bitches Brew

1 1⁄2 oz Navy strength rum, Smith & Cross
3⁄4 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
1⁄4 oz Ginger syrup (strong)
1⁄4 oz Allspice Dram
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
1 ds Allspice Dram (spritz, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake with a few cubes, strain into a tall glass, top with crushed ice, garnish with an allspice-spritzed mint sprig, serve with straw.

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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4 stars
(7 ratings)
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Death Flip

1 oz Blanco tequila
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Jägermeister
1 ds Simple syrup
1 Whole egg
1 pn Nutmeg (grated, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake vigorously; strain; up, garnish.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Chris Hysted, Black Pearl, Melbourne (Australia)
Source reference

http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/5/26/8628313/nine-awesome-cocktails-th…

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  • Made with GC instead of YC. Considered a modern classic for a reason. The Cynar Flip is better. 3.5★
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Loose noose

2 oz Bourbon
1⁄2 oz Fino sherry
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
1⁄2 t Allspice Dram
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Frank Cisneros, Dram, Brooklyn, NY
Source reference

http://bittermens.com/recipes/

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3.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • Surprisingly dry and complex. Weird effect because I accidently used the wrong bottle of bitters lavender so I should probably try this one again.
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Zachary Pearson commented on 5/01/2016:

Curated this: removed description to avoid copyright. Corrected sherry to fino sherry, 1/2 oz of allspice dram to 1/2 tsp, added orange peel garnish all as per cited link. Added creator information and date. Thanks,  Zachary

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