Inkwell

2 oz Overproof bourbon
1 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Balsamic Vinegar
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1⁄2 oz Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake and strain over ice in a DOF; garnish.

Notes

Original specs Johnny Drum, a bourbon the bartender describes as "savory," and Metista aged balsamic.

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Yields Drink
Year
2015
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Ryan Haile, Bocanova, Oakland, California (USA)
Source reference

http://web.archive.org/web/20200927195156/http://www.gazregan.com/101-b…

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4 stars
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From other users
  • Bitters, Vinegar, and bourbon work reallyy well together. essentially a great funky version of a bourbon sour
  • Roughly whiskey sour-like, with the vinegar and heavy bitters bringing in fascinating twists in the finish.
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Shawn C commented on 1/03/2026:

Curated to convert the link to a web archive link. Unfortunately, Gaz's site is defunct since his passing. [Note: when folks find dead links like this, let us know so that we can see if a web archive is available, or of we can find an alternative reference.]

Old Town Vodka Punch

1 1⁄2 oz Vodka
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Aperol
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Shake, strain, dbl OF, garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jean Tomaro, Hogsalt Hospitality, Chicago
Source reference

Imbibe, 07 Jul7 2016

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4 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • 2 oz vodka 3/4 oz Aperol 3/4 oz Elderflower 3/4 oz lemon 3/4 oz simple syrup
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Barbary Corsair

1 oz Bual Madeira
1 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1 oz Dry vermouth
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Build on the rock, stir briefly to chill, twist.

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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Dead Last

1 1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Smith & Cross
1⁄2 oz Cappelletti Aperitivo
1⁄4 oz Apricot liqueur, Giffard
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(15 ratings)
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  • A bit sour for me. I upped the Cappelletti to 1 oz. which helped a bit.
  • 1.5 oz rum, 1 oz Capelletti. Bright, funky, and delicious. — ★★★★★
  • Made with R&W Orchard Apricot. Apricot dominates and lime not far behind; rum and amaro surprisingly subdued but lending complexity. A fave use of apricot liqueur. — ★★★★
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mmccann commented on 1/08/2019:

didn't have the apricot liqueur so I subbed in a local apple brandy and shook in a couple of dashes of peach bitters...turned out quite lovely

Kindred Cocktails commented on 5/31/2019:

Use 1/2 Campari and 1/2 Aperol for the Aperitivo. Very good. I would reduce the lime to 1/2 and omit the simple.

Strange Bedfellows

2 oz Scotch, Glenlivet 12yr
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1⁄2 oz Aperol
1 bsp Maraschino Liqueur
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.

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sean Frederick, Citizen, Boston, MA (USA)
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2012/04/strange-bedfellows.html

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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.

Yields Drink
Year
2015
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Shingo Gokan
Source reference

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/549327cde4b00b004d637940/t/5668a8…

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The GTO

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Aviation
1⁄4 oz Añejo tequila
1⁄3 oz Demerara syrup (2:1)
2 ds Orange bitters
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
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(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
2 t Grenadine
Instructions

Shake and pour.

Notes

Modify the grenadine to taste.

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Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

http://www.thekitchn.com/forgotten-gin-cocktails-the-gimlet-the-bennet-…

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3 stars
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  • 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 Rye, Old Overholt
1 oz Applejack, Lairds (Calvados is a worthy sub.)
1⁄2 oz Amaro Montenegro
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, garnish with orange

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sascha Petraske
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.co.nz/2016/09/fallback.html

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4 stars
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  • strong rye overwhelms or try a stronger amaro — ★★★★
  • I'd love to try this with Nonino instead of Montenegro.
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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 Orange liqueur, Clément Créole Shrubb
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.
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