The Pastry War Cocktail

2 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila, Roca Patrón
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup (Acacia if possible)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
8 dr Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 ds Mace tincture (with arnica flower-wormwood)
1 Tea, Chai
1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Place all liquid ingredients in a shaker tin, and add ice. Shake for 5-6 seconds, then add chai tea bag. Shake for 5 more seconds. Fine strain twice into a porcelain tea cup. Garnish with orange oils and freshly grated nutmeg. Finish by adding one large piece of clear ice.

Notes

For chocolate bitters, a less sweet chocolate taste is preferred.
For tincture - use mace and Arnica Flower-Wormwood in equal amounts.

History

A cocktail to commemorate the battle between France and Mexico, which started as a result of a French baker's establishment being destroyed during the civil war prior. Rock Patron Reposed tequila because of it's elevated alcohol content; Dolin Rouge because of it's orange and vanilla aromas, and French heritage; Acacia Honey to represent the aguamiel, and to elevate the honey notes in the tequila; Lemon juice to add acidity and to tie all of the flavours together; Chocolate bitters as an ode to that French baker; Arnica Flower-Wormwood tincture for length on the finish.

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Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Brandon Baker
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Diving Bell

1 1⁄2 oz Manzanilla sherry
1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1⁄4 oz Water
1 twst Lemon peel (expressed and inserted)
Instructions

Assemble without adding ice and chill in the freezer before service. Serve up. Express twist.

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Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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The Reanimator

1 1⁄2 oz Amaro Nonino
1 1⁄2 oz Rye
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; garnish.

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Craig Eliason
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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
David Wondrich, New York, NY (USA)
Source reference

https://www.grappanonino.it/en/aperitifs-and-cocktails/the-reanimator/

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  • Nicer with high abv rye, chocolate bitters are good, too
  • Partner with Reanimator coffee somehow
  • Sweet. Almost tempted to squirt a little of the lemon juice in there along with the zest.
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MOJO1229 commented on 8/21/2016:

The Reanimator is an interesting drink, with only two ingredients, aside from the garnish, which is for taste, more than color or prettiness. There was no suggestion as to the rye to use, so I chose WhistlePig (10 years) because it is a soft and mellow rye, with a distinctive taste. Another reason I chose WhistlePig is that I didn't want a rye, such as Rittenhouse, that would overwhelm the Amaro Nonino and spoil the drink. For those who don't like WhistlePig rye or can't afford it, I believe a brand of rye in the 80-90 proof range, such as Wild Turkey rye or Sazerac, will work well. The Reanimator is a superb evening drink, which will be quickly appreciated by rye drink lovers.

Beati Fumo di Nonino

1 1⁄2 oz Amaro Nonino
1⁄2 oz Islay Scotch, Laphroaig 10
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
Instructions

Shake; strain; up.

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Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Mike Ryan, Chicago IL (USA)
Source reference

http://www.grappanonino.it/en/cocktail/beati-fumo-di-nonino.html

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  • Penicillin variant
  • Made with Ardbeg 10 instead of Laphroig. An unconventional but rewarding direction to take Nonino.
  • Nonino is a wonderfull amaro, using it as a base in this well balanced cocktail is brillant! — ★★★★
  • Laphroaig is a newly acquired taste for me, and this is my favorite cocktail featuring it so far.
  • Well balanced; the other ingredients pull out some of the interesting minor notes from the Nonino.
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Un Poivron en Vacances (Mr Pepper on Holiday)

2 oz Barbados Rum, Mount Gay Eclipse Black
1⁄4 oz Allspice Dram, Bitter Truth
2⁄3 oz Orange juice
1⁄3 oz Mango juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Passion fruit syrup, Monin
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
8 dr Hellfire Habanero Shrub, Bittermens
1 sli Yellow bell pepper
Instructions

Muddle yellow bell pepper with passion fruit syrup. Add other ingredients. Shake. Double strain. Serve in a coupe. Decorate with slice of bell pepper under an umbrella to protect it from the sun. ;-)

Notes

I used a premix of approx 2:1 orange:mango juice.
If you want stronger mango flavour, be my guest and change proportions.

History

The "winner" of the vegetable cocktails presentation I made in the bar. Not everybody liked the radish or fennel cocktails but this one was a hit.

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Your original creation
Creator
Thierry Vandevelde
La 25ème Heure
Soignies, Belgium
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PX Daiquiri

1 1⁄2 oz Rhum Agricole, Damoiseau Blanc
3⁄4 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Gonzalez Byass Nectar
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake; strain; coupe; garnish.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Chantal Tseng, Mockingbird Hill, Washington DC (USA)
Source reference

http://punchdrink.com/recipes/px-daiquiri/

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  • A 'tweener between bright, refreshing drinks and dark, moody ones, that winds up not quite satisfying as either. — ★★★
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La Plante de la Lune (Plant of the Moon)

1 bsp Apricot jam
1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Chardonnay
1⁄2 oz Sea Buckthorn liqueur, Distillerie de Biercée
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
3 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Celery
6 dr Celery bitters, Bittermens Orchard Street Celery Shrub
Instructions

Dissolve apricot jam in Chardonnay. Add other ingredients. Shake, stir & strain. Serve in a coupe. Garnish with star anise.

History

Celery was known as "Selenon" or "Plant of the Moon" during Antiquity. This cocktail was created as part of a "vegetable cocktails" presentation.

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Sun Stealer

2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir with ice. Strain into chilled coup. Express lemon twist, and garnish if desired.

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Creator
Henry Prendergast, Analogue, Chicago
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http://punchdrink.com/recipes/sun-stealer/

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  • Worth trying with rye. Gin is wasted on this one.
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  • honey, subtle bitterness, incredibly smooth
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Robbyfresh commented on 8/01/2017:

Tried this with rye subbed for the gin (because when I taste a gin drink I like, my first thought usually is "I bet this would be better with whiskey"). Also very good.

Boo Radley

2 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1 twst Orange peel
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir with ice. Strain into chilled coup. Express lemon and orange peels, and garnish if desired.

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Creator
Chris Hannah, French 75, New Orleans, LA
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http://punchdrink.com/recipes/boo-radley/

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The Long Kiss Goodnight

1 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
5 dr Orange cream citrate, Bittermens
5 dr Bitters, Bittermens Boston Bittahs
1 twst Orange peel (Garnish - flamed)
1 rinse Scotch, Compass Box (Peated Scotch is specified)
Instructions

Stir on ice until well-chilled. Rinse a chillled cocktail glass with peated scotch (e.g. Compass Box Peat Monster). Strain into the glass, garnish with a flamed orange twist.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Nick
Source reference

https://drinkstraightup.com/2013/03/19/the-long-kiss-goodnight/

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  • This complex solution yields a palatable result. I made one of these, once. I did not have Boston Bittahs, but substituted Fee's Grapefruit Bitters.
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Joe White commented on 8/16/2024:

Had this while enjoying scallops and brussel sprouts. Kept amusing my tongue in great watsy

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