Del Rio

1 1⁄2 oz Blanco tequila, Ocho Blanco
3⁄4 oz Manzanilla sherry
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
2 ds Orange bitters, Angostura (2-3)
1 twst Grapefruit peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Scott Baird and Josh Harris, Trick Dog, San Francisco, CA.
Source reference

http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/5/26/8628313/nine-awesome-cocktails-th…

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4 stars
(7 ratings)
From other users
  • very well balanced cocktail! Each flavor is represented and they all play nice together! Truly excellent!
  • Grapefruit oil and tequila work well together. — ★★★★
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Adelita

1 oz Reposado Tequila, Siete Leguas Reposado
1 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
1 oz Dry vermouth, Dolin
1 bsp Crème de Violette
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir; strain; up; garnish.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Carrie Cole, Hawthorne Bar, Boston, MA (USA)
Source reference

http://punchdrink.com/recipes/adelita/

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3 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • Somewhat sweet, intriguing. I wonder if a blanco would be worth trying. — ★★★★
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Smokescreen

1 1⁄2 oz Islay Scotch, Bowmore Legend
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup (scant)
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
4 lf Mint (muddled)
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Muddle, shake, strain over one big rock, garnish.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Alex Day, The Normandie Club, LA, CA.
Source reference

http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/5/26/8628313/nine-awesome-cocktails-th…

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4 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • For people that only drink peated Scotch but want something to drink on their beach vacation.
  • Smoky base less of a misfit than I feared.
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The Roycrofter

2 oz Applejack, Lairds
1 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 ds Simple syrup (To taste)
3 ds Bitters, Angostura (Heavy)
Instructions

Shake, strain: coupe. Garnish with lemon peel or mini pommes if available.

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Year
2015
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Matt Demers
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2 stars
(1 rating)
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Rube

1 oz Raspberry liqueur
1 oz Orange liqueur
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, garnish with a raspberry, an orange slice, or some combination of both.

Notes

Adjust sweetness to taste; for a fuller mouthfeel, add a barspoonful of rich syrup.

History

Inspired by (but not named for!) the KC user who made my Pele cocktail with raspberry liqueur rather than eau de vie.

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Year
2015
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC
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3 stars
(2 ratings)
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Murder County

1 oz Palo Cortado Sherry, Lustau
1 oz Bianco Vermouth, Contratto Bianco
3⁄4 oz Reposado Tequila, Calle 23
1 t Orgeat
2 ds Grapefruit bitters, Bitter Truth Grapefruit
1 twst Grapefruit peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Briefly stir, strain, up, express grapefruit oil.

Yields Drink
Year
2015
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Lana Gailani, Pouring Ribbons, NYC.
Source reference

http://www.villagevoice.com/restaurants/try-a-murder-county-a-cocktail-…

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3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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Spring Sazerac

2 oz Cognac
1⁄8 oz Curaçao
1⁄8 oz Demerara syrup
11 dr Orange bitters
9 dr Bitters (aromatic)
1 twst Lemon peel
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Stir, strain, rinsed rocks glass, twist.

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Unknown
Creator
Toby Maloney
Source reference

https://tartinestotikis.wordpress.com/2014/06/10/spring-sazerac-and-sum…

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Malageña

1 oz Mezcal
1 oz Framboise (eau de vie)
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Strawberry syrup
1⁄4 oz Zucca
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2015
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(1 rating)
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Eastern Promises

1 oz Gin
1 oz Framboise (raspberry eau de vie)
1 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano Rosa (or Cocchi Americano white)
1⁄4 oz Orange liqueur, Mathilde XO
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (As garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, one big rock, garnish.

Notes

Raspberry and orange version of Cure's Promises Promises cocktail (gin, Cocchi Americano, Giffard Pomplemousse, grapefruit bitters), itself a sort of grapefruit gin Martini.

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Year
2015
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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Lambic Pentameter

2 oz Bourbon (High proof)
1⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup (Turbinado)
1⁄4 Peach
3 ds Bitters, Bittercube Hop Bitters
Instructions

Muddle peach in a shaker tin. Add all ingredients and shake with ice. Double-strain into a coupe.

Notes

People who like fruity European beers might especially like this.

History

A descendent from Kyle Davidson's Fresa Cervesa.

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Year
2015
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Craig Eliason, St. Paul, Minnesota
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4.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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