Texian Egg Nogg

25 oz Mezcal
4 c Milk (whole, raw if available)
10 Whole egg
1 c Sugar
Instructions

Separate eggs. Beat sugar and yolks. Stir in mezcal. Whip the egg whites and fold in. Stir in the milk slowly. 2-3 hrs in fridge before serving.

Notes

You can add one cake of mexican chocolate. Grate it into 1 cup of milk and stir over low heat until dissolved, then allow the mixture to cool before adding.
Can substitute reposado tequila for the mezcal.

History

Made in prison by General Thomas Green of the Army of the Texas Republic and his men after bribing the guards to celebrate the battle of San Jacinto.
Supposedly they made it with donkey milk.

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1843
Authenticity
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Source reference

http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a26590/eggnog-recipe-1213/

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Zachary Pearson commented on 12/24/2015:

I curated this slightly to bring it into line with the cited link (which is Wondrich's Esquire article). 

miker commented on 12/29/2015:

I got it from Imbibe (2nd edition), not that article, maybe I forgot to put that. Only difference I can see is the book calls for one less cup of milk (3 cups instead of 4). Oh it also didn't specify the servings. That's very useful, I'm making it for New Years Day... Thanks.

 

Zachary Pearson commented on 12/30/2015:

I think I'd take his advice on the creme de cacao (an addition of 6 oz), but I don't know that the raw milk is necessary (or safe) in this application. 

miker commented on 12/31/2015:

Yeah I wrote it how it was in the book. Although actually it was donkey milk in the book. He does specifically call for raw milk as a substitute but i don't intend to use that. I think it's more about historical accuracy. Creme de cacao makes sense, but I'm curious about the Mexican hot chocolate thing so I'm going with that.

A Scotsman In Paradise

2 oz Blended Scotch, Famous Grouse
3⁄4 oz Crème de Banane, Giffard
1 t Allspice Dram, St. Elizabeth
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Pineapple juice
1 T Cream of coconut, Coco López
Instructions

Shake hard, fine strain, double rocks glass with crushed ice. Grated nutmeg garnish.

Notes

Coco Lopez is the most common coconut product used in cocktails. However, if you can get your hands on a high quality coconut puree, such as Perfect Puree of Napa Valley, I highly recommend adding some simple syrup to taste, and use that instead.

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2015
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Creator
Scott Diaz, Seattle WA
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  • The Scotch is mostly lost in the tropical party. But who doesn't love a tropical party? 3.5★
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Banana, coconut & pineapple with whisky! It shouldn't work, but in the end is damn good. Used coco lopez and thought that was fine.

lunchFlower commented on 7/19/2020:

Pretty good, but I'm not really sure I understand why the lime is in there. Gives a weird sourness. Otherwise I used a bit of smokey scotch which goes nicely with the banana. 

happyrobot commented on 10/10/2021:

Depending on the scotch I might tweak the coconut. I think the current amount in general could bumped up a tiny bit to lend more texture and weight.

But, as others have said, pineapple + coconut cream + scotch = what’s not to love?

French Gimlet

2 oz Gin, Plymouth
1 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a half Lime wheel.

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Authentic recipe
Source reference

St. Germain website

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Excellent gimlet variation. I added one dash Angostura bitters, and an ounce of tonic water after the shake.

Dragon's Blood

1 1⁄2 oz Bison grass vodka
3⁄4 oz Cranberry liqueur, Clear Creek
3⁄4 oz Ruby Port
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino (Scant)
1 ds Bitters, Boker's
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, coupe.

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Rockefeller Rose

2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Amaro, Amaro di Angostura
1 t Syrup of roses
1 twst Grapefruit peel (Garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

Notes

1/2 tsp. of syrup may suffice.

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2015
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Creator
Christopher Bevins
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Old Man Zeke

1 oz Bourbon, Maker's Mark 46
1 oz Amaro Meletti
1⁄3 oz Grade A dark color and robust taste maple syrup, Trader Joe's Bourbon Barrel Aged
3 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged
1⁄4 oz Orange juice
3 oz Stout, Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout
Instructions

Combine the first five ingredients with ice, then shake until chilled. Add the chocolate stout, then combine by pouring the drink between the two halves of the shaker two or three times. Fine strain into a large chilled martini glass.

Notes

The spices of the amaro and bitters ride atop a wave of sweet cocoa. Drinks like Guinness. Kicks like a mule.

History

Named after my family's old dog and inspired by Trevor Callies' Baverniess, which combines whiskey, Averna and Guinness to intriguing effect. Thought I'd try some more potent flavors that I had on hand. Spiced, warming Meletti for the Averna, Barrel Aged Maple Syrup for the standard stuff, cinnamon-laced Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged bitters in place of Angostura, and the dangerously rich Samuel Smith's Chocolate Stout to finish.

Like our late mutt, the drink is big, strong, kinda sweet, and definitely won't help you get anything done with your day.

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2015
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Original Recipe: Trevor Callies, Vancouver.

Variation: Drew Fields, Washington D.C.
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Michikopirinha

2 oz Cachaça
1⁄2 oz Ancho Reyes chile liqueur
1⁄2 Lime (Quartered)
2 t Brown sugar
2 ds Bitters
1⁄4 sli Blood orange (Garnish, optional)
Instructions

Muddle lime, sugar, and bitters in a rocks glass. Add spirits & stir. Fill with crushed ice & stir again.

History

Souped-up caipirinha created for the series finale of "Michiko & Hatchin" on Toonami/Cartoon Network.

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2015
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Christopher Bevins
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Orange Union

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2⁄3 oz Campari
1⁄3 oz Wolfberger Amer Orange
1 bsp Triple sec, Cointreau
1 twst Orange peel (Flamed)
Instructions

Stir, Strain Over Rock

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2015
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Creator
Patrick Fletcher
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The Oldest Living Confederate Widow

2 oz Gin, Plymouth (or Bombay Dry)
1 1⁄4 oz Honey syrup (1:1)
1 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Orange bitters
2 ds Absinthe (or Pernod)
Instructions

Shake; strain; coupe.

History

A Bee's Knees riff.

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Creator
Toby Malone, Violet Hour, Chicago, IL (USA)
Source reference

http://homebargirl.com/2014/11/10/the-oldest-living-confederate-widow/

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The EQ

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2 t Fernet Branca (Adjust to taste)
1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur, Canton
Instructions

Stir with ice; strain; rocks glass over a large cube.

Notes

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History

Created for a friend who needed (needed!) an easy big boy's version of Jack & Ginger.

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2015
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Creator
GrogDog
Source reference

The original Alcazer: http://www.kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/alcazer

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