Nom de plume

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Bulleit
1⁄3 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
3 oz Ginger beer, Fever Tree
Instructions

Add alcohol to old fashioned glass. Stir. Add ice and ginger beer. Stir again.

Notes

St. Germain to your taste - I put somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 an ounce in it these days.

Bourbon works just as well, if you prefer.

Inspired by the Pseudonym cocktail at the Quill in DC, which is no longer listed on their menu.

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  • Add splash of lemon juice and less ginger beer (maybe 2oz)??? Or get spicy blenheim to lessen sweetness (used 1/3oz Germain w/ barritt's ginger beer).
  • The ginger and peppery rye add some weight to this, but very accessible. Has a sweet iced tea feel to it too. 2nd go 'round, tea is gone and friend felt it's a bit medicinal.
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jensck commented on 11/26/2016:

Good, but as with so many drinks using St. Germain, it was too sweet. Cutting it down to only half an ounce gave a much nicer result.

DCDrinker commented on 12/06/2016:

@jensck - Yes, I've started dropping it to somewhere below the 2/3 oz line. 3/4 is probably too much.

BigBeard commented on 3/17/2022:

Only had Barritts ginger beer, which I found to dominate at 3oz. I added scant 1/8 oz of lemon juice to help with the sweetness and balance. Refreshing.

Complement Cocktail

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Plymouth
3⁄4 oz Aquavit, Aalborg
2 ds Maraschino Liqueur
1 spg Dill (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish.

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Hardeep Rehal, Bar Rouge, Copenhagen
Source reference

http://tablematters.com/2012/12/14/cold-comfort/

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Letters of transit

1 1⁄2 oz Rum
1 oz Poppy liqueur, Greenbar Grand Poppy
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth
2 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter
Notes

Drank this at the restaurant compere lapin in New Orleans . Fabulous!

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South of No North

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1 oz Coffee (Cold brewed)
1 Egg white
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass. Top with bitters.

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Chris Langston for 1022 South, Tacoma, Washington
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/south-of-north-cocktail-recipe/

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  • Original recipe was far too sweet for me & coffee flavor was weaker than I'd hoped. Replaced the simple syrup w/ St George NOLA & liked it much more.
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J.S-g. commented on 6/19/2016:

The reference states 1 oz cold-brew coffee where this one states 1 oz bitters.

bkemp1984 commented on 9/25/2017:

Tried with mezcal, Ramazzoti, and agave syrup as a substitute and was very good as well.

Brazilian Prescription

1 1⁄2 oz Cachaça, Yaguara
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth, Noilly Prat
1⁄2 t Allspice Dram
3⁄4 oz Honey
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 Passion fruit (as garnish)
Instructions

Mix in julep cup. Add plentiful crushed ice and garnish.

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2013
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Experimental Beach, Ibiza
Source reference

Experimental Cocktail Club book, p. 148.

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  • Subbed 1/4 oz passion fruit syrup + 1/3 oz velvet falernum for honey. Added 1/2 oz organic pineapple juice (was good without but wanted to make a longer drink :) ) Vermouth: Dolin sec, cachaça: Novo Fogo silver.
  • Subbed 1/4 of the honey with passion fruit syrup instead of a garnish. The spice is nice in this. — ★★★★
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Jungle Bird (Jason Alexander)

1 1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Passion fruit syrup
1⁄2 oz Campari
1 1⁄2 oz Dark rum, Plantation Original
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, dump, and garnish.

Notes

Can also use Plantation Stiggin's Fancy pineapple rum.

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Jason Alexander, Tacoma Cabana, Tacoma, WA (USA)
Source reference

http://5minutesofrum.com/episodes/2015/6/13/episode-42-cruzan-black-str…

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elvisomar commented on 7/19/2020:

I've been making this as a variation for quite a while. I came up with the idea independently, because I was looking for ways to use the delicious Passoã Passion Fruit liqueur, which I use instead of a passion fruit syrup. I still make the standard Jungle Bird recipe more often, but the passion fruit flavor works brilliantly there.

Mig Royale

1 oz Gin, Plymouth
3⁄4 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Champagne (dry, to top)
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe, top.

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Death & Co., New York, NY (USA)
Source reference

https://www.instagram.com/p/-CZgBaqhuO/

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  • A French 75 riff, about equally likable. Made with Beefeater and prosecco. I can see Plymouth being a better fit.
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Dondo commented on 4/27/2020:

A much fuller mouth feel than a French 75. 

Aka Cobbler

1 t Simple syrup
1 t Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
2 twst Lemon peel
1 ? Strawberry
1 ? Sugar cube
1 1⁄2 oz Tequila, Siembra Azul Blanco
1⁄2 oz Tequila, Siembra Azul Blanco (Jalepeno infused)
1⁄2 oz Sherry, Lustau East India Solera
1⁄2 ? Strawberry (Garnish)
Instructions

Muddle sugars, 1 strawberry, peels, maraschino. Add tequila and sherry. Mix briefly with small amount of ice. Pour into double rocks glass. Add crushed ice. Garnish. Add straw.

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2008
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Alex Day, Death and Co.
Source reference

Death and Co. Pg. 181

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Aristocrat

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, St. George Terroir
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
2 ds Celery bitters, Bitter Truth Celery
Instructions

Stir, strain, cocktail glass, garnish with a celery leaf (optional).

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Eric Grenier, Luka's Taproom and Lounge
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/drink-of-the-week-st-george-terroir-gin/

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  • Earthy but not heavy, with hearty veggie flavors all through the sip. You really can’t substitute any ingredient - this particular gin has a unique makeup.
  • If you like Cynar, This cocktail is fantastic.
  • no more than 4 dashes celery bitters Original rating of 3 wasn't with Terroir. With Terroir, 3 1/2
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MOJO1229 commented on 11/22/2016:

This drink caught me by surprise, mostly because--I think--I've been drinking and loving amaro-based drinks for the last month. The Aristocrat is decidedly different from those wonderful amari; it's sweeter and lighter in taste. I would drink the Aristocrat before dinner or on a lazy do-nothing afternoon.

There are several reasons why I like this drink: The greatest reason is the St. George terroir gin, which is exquisite to say the least. Its label reads like a who's who in the botanical world: "Douglas fir, California bay laurel, fennel, coastal sage, orris root, angelica root, juniper berries, and other profoundly aromatic botanical ingredients..." Pair a great gin with a top-shelf bianco vermouth by Dolin, and Cynar, plus subtle celery bitterrs, and you have a drink making you want another. So have it, and enjoy it!

In closing, I should add that those who like that amaro bitterness will like this drink because of the St. George gin in combination with the Cynar. If you want less bitterness, use a non-botanical gin such as Tanqueray Ten, Citadelle, or Megellen Blue. "The Aristocrat" is, in my opinion, a cocktail most people will enjoy.

100-Year-Old Cigar

1 3⁄4 oz Añejo rum, Zacapa 23
1⁄4 oz Islay Scotch, Laphroaig
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Stir and strain into an absinthe-rinsed cocktail glass.

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Maks Pazuniak
Source reference

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2016/05/100-year-old-cigar-rum-scotc…

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  • A very, very good drink. I tried this with Mezcal (Vida) instead of Islay Scotch in an attempt to up the smokiness. 4.5★
  • Made with Don Q Anejo. Definitely get the cigar sense.
  • Interesting. Worth revisiting but Ardbeg was too strong
  • Slow sipping strong drink. Many flavors are present. I did not find sweet at all.
  • 4.5
  • A bit on the sweet side
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nex3 commented on 7/04/2016:

I substituted Ledaig 10 for the whisky and Clément Select Barrel for the rum. This really did capture many of the tastier notes of cigar smoke without being overpoweringly strong in any direction.

dmhess commented on 10/02/2016:

A nice balance of complex flavors, eminently drinkable.

laerm commented on 11/16/2019:

I had this as a four-star cocktail for a long time and today I realized I probably make it once a month and tell other cocktail nerds about it. Yeah, that's a five-star cocktail.

NightNurse31 commented on 7/18/2022:

Absolutely love this cocktail. It really surprised me with how complex it is. Very balanced, does not lean too sweet in my opinion. I highly recommend using Pusser's Rum in this. I also prefer to do 1.5 oz rum instead of 1.75. Can't recommend this cocktail enough!

applejack commented on 10/01/2022:

Pretty sure this is supposed to have a dash of Ango.

Craig E commented on 10/01/2022:

Per comment and linked reference, added the missing bitters. Thanks!

drjones commented on 10/01/2023:

Reminds me of a slightly sweeter less smokey, Islay Rob Roy (AKA Smokey Rob Roy). It has more complexity from the Beny D, Cynar & Absinthe compared to Sweet V. A great Rum, non-tiki, cocktail with layers of flavors and room to improvise depending on your sweet/dry pallet. Next time I'll try 1 & 1/2 oz Rum (I used El Dorado 15), 1/2 oz Islay scotch, equal parts Beny D & Cynar totaling 3/4 oz.

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