Upped Ante

1 oz Bourbon
1 1⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1 bsp Absinthe (scant, can also sub Herbsaint)
1 bsp Maraschino cherry syrup, Luxardo (scant)
3 twst Lemon peel (express oil)
Instructions

Combine all ingredients in mixing glass (express oil from lemon peels and discard), stir, rock.

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4 stars
(22 ratings)
From other users
  • Swapped the measurements of the Bourbon and Cynar and reduced Fernet to 1/4oz. As I drink it, might want to reduce the Cynar a bit or sub in a different Amaro....but still like it.
  • Excellent drink wouldn’t change a thing
  • Very nice. Very complex. Reduced Fernet to 1/4. Dribbles of Absinthe and Luxardo — ★★★★★
  • Strong, menthol, bourbon. If you contemplate the drink you can taste the cynar and maraschino, good drink for contemplating life.
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lesliec commented on 4/28/2015:

I reallly like this - pushes all my bitterest buttons. Wife hated it. Can't win 'em all ...

bitterhole commented on 4/30/2015:

I won't lie - it's bitter as hell. On purpose. :)

Travis Bickel commented on 12/16/2022:

Swapped the measurements of the Bourbon and Cynar and reduced Fernet to 1/4oz. As I drink it, might want to reduce the Cynar a bit or sub in a different Amaro....but still like it.

Constitution Hound

1 oz Rye
1 oz Campari
1 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Bigallet China-China
1 bsp Absinthe
3 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks, garnish.

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Year
2015
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Your original creation
Creator
Rafe Posey
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4 stars
(20 ratings)
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  • Next time: 3/4 oz Fernet.
  • My wife thanked me three times for making the cocktail. Substituted Averna for the China. — ★★★★★
  • can easily sub in an Amaro for the China China, need be.
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Mike F commented on 3/12/2023:

Tasty drink, although perhaps a touch less Fernet would get a better balance. It definitely comes through loud and clear. Still delicious as is.

Fixer Upper

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Bigallet China-China
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1 t Bénédictine
1 t Absinthe
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks, garnish

History

Variation on Broken English (http://www.kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/broken-english)

Yields Drink
Year
2015
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Rafe Posey
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Average rating
4 stars
(6 ratings)
From other users
  • Strong flavors but they're in small enough quantities that they don't overpower.
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friskydingo commented on 3/24/2016:

I like the complexity and the bitterness but couldn't get past a few sips - the drink is too boozy (or too boozy for me). Perhaps, I would cut the gin, china-china, and absinthe portions in half.

Old College Try

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Appleton Estate V/X
1⁄4 oz Grapefruit liqueur, Giffard
1⁄4 oz Ginger syrup (spicy)
1 t Fernet Branca
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Build in a julep cup, topping with crushed ice and garnishing with a slapped sprig of mint. Insert straws among the mint and serve.

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Year
2015
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Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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The Verdure

2 oz Gin
1 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, coupe.

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Year
2015
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Source reference

http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_detail/national/17191/drinks_home/Coc…

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4 stars
(14 ratings)
From other users
  • The subtle pineapple makes this a worthy member of the Gin/Chartreuse/Lime family (though it lacks the complexity of the Last Word) Almost halved the simple but still a tad sweet. Would halve next time. — ★★★★
  • Lovely cocktail ... I dropped the simple to 1/2 --- I think Yellow Chartreuse might be fit better from a flavor standpoint --- I will try next time and report back — ★★★★
  • Made with Olympia, and skinny syrup measure per comments. Nice texture, but the tastes somewhat cancel each other out. Maybe a London dry was the wrong gin to use here. Reminds me of citrus pulp.
  • Tasty and refreshing. A nice spring cocktail, but with some depth - not frivolous. The Chartreuse is pretty prominent. I muddled pineapple and substituted a teaspoon of powdered sugar and a splash of water for the simple. — ★★★★★
  • A little too sweet. Slightly less simple next time.
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TheTaj commented on 4/20/2017:

Tasty and refreshing! A Spring cocktail with some depth.

svenbass commented on 12/19/2017:

Lovely cocktail ... I dropped the simple to 1/2  ---  I think Yellow Chartreuse might be fit better from a flavor standpoint  --- I will try next time and report back

Bicycles & Baskets

1 3⁄4 oz Rye
1⁄4 oz Aperol
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 t Simple syrup
Instructions

Shake with ice.

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Creator
Kask, OR
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2.5 stars
(11 ratings)
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  • I used 1 1/2 oz rye, 1/2 oz St Germaine, 1/2 oz Aperol, 1/2 lemon juice, 1/4 simple
  • Unsurprisingly, mostly rye and lemon. Aperol lends a nice color but neither it nor the Elderflower really registers.
  • 3/27/15
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Autumn Ash

2 oz Scotch
1 oz Applejack
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
2 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into glass. Twist peel over top and drop in.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Greg Henry
Source reference

food52.com

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Average rating
3.5 stars
(5 ratings)
From other users
  • 2/27/15
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Zachary Pearson commented on 4/21/2015:

Curated this: added bitters, clarified garnish, added creator. Thanks,  Zachary

Mi Amaro

2 oz Reposado Tequila
1⁄2 oz CioCiaro
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1 twst Grapefruit peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, stir into glass. Garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2009
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Authentic recipe
Creator
Joaquin Simo, Death & Co. NYC
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3 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • Made it with Amer Picon instead of Ciocaro. Strong but not harsh — ★★★★
  • Not yet tried
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applejack commented on 1/13/2021:

Per the Death & Co book (p. 268), this is stirred and garnished with a grapefruit peel.

Craig E commented on 1/14/2021:

Curated to correct instructions as suggested. 

Muddled Mission

1 Strawberry
1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Junipero
1 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Muddle strawberry gently, then shake with all other ingredients and ice. Double-strain into chilled glass.

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Year
2008
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Creator
Joaquin Simo, Death & Co. NYC
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4.5 stars
(23 ratings)
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  • Good balance, sweet, but not too much. — ★★★★
  • Perfectly refreshing summer drink! Used 3/4 oz St Germain. Also good with a couple of peppercorns as suggested in another comment (I used white pepper).
  • Wow! Beautiful and completely delicious. Refreshing and surprisingly complex.5
  • Good, boozy/balanced drink. I agree, could cut back the St. Germain. Also could be interesting to try muddling with a few pepper grounds to balance out the sweetness. Made with Sutler's small batch gin.
  • Use 3/4 oz St. Germain for less sweet
  • Delicious, but a little bit on the sweet side, maybe try with 3/4 oz St Germain Made with Plymouth gin, try with higher proof gin like Tanqueray Ten — ★★★★★
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reed20009 commented on 12/14/2020:

Second time I made this, I lowered St-Germain to .75, that helps. Also muddled with 3 black peppercorns to give it a touch of spiciness. *****

Shawn C commented on 6/05/2023:

4.5/5, rounding up. I mostly skip elderflower (and cynar) drinks as being overdone/overused. But in this case the elderflower brings out the best of the fresh strawberry, balanced by the lemon juice. The strawberry is amped up in a pleasant way which the Junipero stands up to. The elderflower is there but does not dominate. Lovely color, nose, and flavor.

Dark and Handsome

2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄4 oz Nocino
1⁄4 oz Cynar
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into coupe, twist.

Notes

Substituting Cardamaro for the vermouth is nice too.

History

I made it up at home - but I'm not sayin' no one has ever made it before

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Year
2015
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4 stars
(14 ratings)
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  • Rye- bitter, herbal?
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