Cupid's Chokehold

1 1⁄2 oz Tequila
3⁄4 oz Licor 43
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Vanilla syrup (see note)
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
Instructions

Shake all ingredients but Cherry Heering with ice and double strain into a coupe. Swizzle Cherry Heering to the bottom of the glass.

Notes

To make the vanilla syrup, infuse a 1:1 syrup with 2 Madagascar vanilla beans.

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Creator
Curtis Day
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3.5 stars
(2 ratings)
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Gypsy Eyes

1 rinse Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Beefeater
1⁄2 oz Aperol
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Rinse a coupe with the chartreuse. Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into coupe.

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jessica Gonzalez, Death and Co.
Source reference

pg. 157

Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(37 ratings)
From other users
  • Tart and balanced with a little bitterness, sweetness. Almost too drinkable. Like a more complex Cloister. I'd like to try upping the herbalness in that direction.
  • Nicole likes it
  • Have subbed in Cointreau when out of Chartreuse, not the same, but it worked.
  • Love the tang of grapefruit against the pungent herbs of gin and Chartreuse. Try also with Muse Verte
  • Tasty and well balanced. — ★★★★★
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Zachary Pearson commented on 10/06/2015:

Rafa,

Got it. As an aside, this is why it's so important to properly cite the creator, year and location a drink was first made. Imagine if people took good notes back pre-Prohibition. We'd know a lot more about cocktails today than we do.  Thanks,  Zachary

bvankammen commented on 1/06/2016:

This is a really good drink.  Balance is right; it's one garnish or substitution or bitters away from being a classic.

Smooth Sailor

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Beefeater (or equally dry gin)
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1 oz Lime juice
2 ds Celery bitters, Scrappy's Celery
Instructions

Shake and double strain into a coupe.

Notes

Orange bitters may be used in place of celery bitters.

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Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

http://oliveandrye.com/sips/smooth-sailor-gin-cocktail-recipe/

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3.5 stars
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  • I used Tangueray Rangpur. Also the 1.75 oz gin and 0.75 oz lime. Very good. I think the celery bitters are important but haven't actually tried it with the orange.
  • Like a Diet Last Word. Straightforward and extremely easy to drink.
  • Shift lime juice to 0.75 oz, gin to 1.75 oz
  • Surprisingly dry and refreshing. Uncomplicated. Good, but not spectacular.
  • Forced to use orange bitters, but tasting it I can imagine celery bitters working really well.
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Yellow Bell

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
2 sli Green bell pepper
1 ds Bitters (smoked chile, see note)
Instructions

Muddle 1 slice of bell pepper with honey syrup (save 1 slice for garnish), add remaining ingredients and shake. Double strain into a coupe with garnish with other slice of bell pepper.

Notes

Smoked chili pepper tincture made by Chris Ekas

History

Created as a pairing with a scallop dinner special the first week of October 2015

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Chris Ekas
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4.5 stars
(8 ratings)
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  • Salad in a glass! Up the yellow paper!
  • Used a little bit of celery bitters — ★★★★★
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Hisurfadvisory commented on 9/30/2016:

Used Uncle Val's Peppered Gin and Chartreuse VEP -- why not?  This cocktail is the real deal!

Dalliance

1 oz Applejack
1 oz Gin, Martin Miller's
1⁄4 oz Grenadine (house)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Rinse coupe or rocks glass with absinthe. Shake, double strain, and serve up. Express lemon oil over surface and discard the peel.

History

Created when looking through an old Mr. Boston cocktail book.

Yields Drink
Year
2015
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Katie Scheibner
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Not yet rated
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3 stars
(1 rating)
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The Bitter Nipple

2 oz Blended Scotch, Teachers
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄4 oz Aquavit, Linie
3 ds Wormwood bitters, Cocktail Kingdom
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, chilled coupe, lemon twist

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Your original creation
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4 stars
(5 ratings)
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Le jardin de mémé

1 3⁄8 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
7⁄8 oz Lime juice
1 t Simple syrup
2 ds Absinthe
3 lf Basil
1⁄2 ? Egg white
Instructions

Dry shake, shake with ice, double strain in a coupe, garnish with one basil leaf

Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Josh Fontaine, La Candelaria, Paris
Source reference

Francois Monti, 101 cocktails, p. 110
http://whiskyleaks.fr/le-jardin-de-meme-cest-pas-de-la-menthe-a-leau/

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4.5 stars
(8 ratings)
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  • Has the look and mouthfeel of a Midori sour and the taste of... just Chartreuse really. But that's OK!
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plandll commented on 10/16/2020:

Triple sec instead of simple syrup

A Little Bit Rock and Roll

2 oz Whiskey, Weller 12 (or any wheated whiskey)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Amaro Meletti (Habanero-infused ,see notes)
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
7 dr Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Add ingredients to shaker with ice, shake thoroughly, double-strain in to 5oz cocktail glass. No garnish.

Notes

To prepare Habanero Meletti, de-seed and dice three fresh Habanero peppers, add to one fifth Meletti Amaro, swirl occasionally, strain after 24 hours in to bowl, return to Meletti bottle.

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Your original creation
Source reference

PDT Cocktail Book

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4 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • My favorite infusion to date, added to one of my go-to cocktails. By the way, try the original Little Bit Country with Thai bird chilis. Oh sweet lord yes.
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Bartender On Acid

1 oz Fernet Branca
1 oz Pineapple juice
1 oz Rum, Smith & Cross
Instructions

Combine ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into a rocks glass.

Notes

Serve as a shot by changing to 1/3 oz for each ingredient.

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Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Frederic Yarm
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2010/08/bartender-on-acid.html

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2.5 stars
(8 ratings)
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Fall Classic (Gramercy Tavern)

1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Calvados (or Applejack)
1 oz Apple cider
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup (thyme simple syrup, see note)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Shake with ice, strain into a martini glass. Garnish with apples, fresh or dried.

Notes

To make thyme simple syrup, add 1/2 cup sugar to 1/2 cup water, bring to boil, remove from heat add 15 thyme sprigs, wait 30 minutes, strain.

Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Gramercy Tavern, New York, New York
Source reference

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/11/fall-classic-bourbon-apple-c…

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