The Italian Lesson

1 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Barolo Chinato
1 oz Poitín, Glendalough Mountain Strength
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1 rinse Kirschwasser, Clear Creek
Instructions

Stir and strain the first three ingredients into a chilled cocktail glass, and mist with kirschwasser loaded in an atomizer. Serve unadorned.

Notes

The kirsch mist at the surface of the drink has the same function as orange oil expressed from a peel: it gives the drink an aroma that prepares the palate to what's coming up, and brings up the beautiful cherry notes from the Barolo Chinato

History

Inspired by the famous 1920's monologue by Irish-American dramatist and actress Ruth Draper, the Italian Lesson showcases Cocchi's wonderful Barolo Chinato, brought in here to dress up this peppery bottling of Irish poitín, just like precious French and Italian elexirs were called in during Prohibition to tame the harsher moonshines and bathtub gins. Draper's character kept on procrastinating her Italian lesson for trivial excuses, but this drink would've certainly boosted her commitment!

The Italian Lesson
Martin Corriveau
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2014
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Creator
Martin Corriveau, La Pentola, Vancouver BC
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Becharita

2 oz Reposado Tequila
1 oz Becherovka
1 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
2 oz Peach juice
Instructions

Shake and strain into ice-filled highball.

History

Simon Ford of Bourbon & Branch says it was invented by an unknown bartender.

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Source reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhLtNTeIrFU

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Sunday In The Park

1 1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
1 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
2 spg Thyme
2 oz Soda water
Instructions

Combine all ingredients (1 of the thyme sprigs), shake, and double strain into Collins glass with ice. Top off with soda water and garnish with thyme sprig.

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Source reference

http://www.foodandwine.com/fwx/drink/3-summer-drinks-make-lillet-blanc

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  • definitely needs the thyme — ★★★★
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TheTaj commented on 2/05/2016:

Made this with what I had on hand (JB bourbon and no thyme).  Nice cocktail, but I can see how the thyme would really make it complete.  I may revise my rating up after I try it with some thyme.

Peach & Bourbon Sour

2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Peach Shrub
1 oz Egg white
1 t Lemon juice
Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients then add ice and shake. Double strain over cocktail coupe. Garnish with edible flower.

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Source reference

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/29/shrub-recipe_n_5405811.html

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Peachy Keen

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, 209
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Peach Shrub
Instructions

Shake Ingredients then strain into cocktail coupe.

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Not Waving But Drowning

1 1⁄4 oz Gin, Beefeater
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3⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

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2014
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Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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  • Nimble, herbal, nicely proportioned.
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Craig E commented on 11/30/2016:

Thomas Waugh's One, One, One (older, but more recently added to Kindred) is nearly identical. 

DrunkLab commented on 12/01/2016:

Huh. So it is. I'm happy to take this one down, since Waugh's came first. 

Zachary Pearson commented on 12/03/2016:

It's your drink and your call, but 12 people have it in their cocktail book. I think the note is sufficient. Thanks, Zachary

drinkingandthinking commented on 3/14/2025:

After trying both this and the one, one, one I kinda like this a little better, probably because I used a very floral local botanical gin that really shines through. Plus, more boozy.

yarm commented on 3/14/2025:

Regardless, of who was first -- this is a better name.

Chemlabier

1 oz Bourbon, Knob Creek (single barrel 120)
1 oz Gran Classico
1 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano Rosa
2 ds Bitters (Dead Rabbit Orinoco)
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Instructions

Stir and strain into a rocks glass containing a large ice object.

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Rattle-Skull (Penn Commons)

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1⁄4 oz Lime juice
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1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Build in a Champagne flute or other stemmed glass, topping with the porter, and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Notes

Adaptation of the Colonial-era beverage.

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1 wdg Lime (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, garnish.

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Creator
Jillian Vose, Death & Co, NYC.
Source reference

Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails, p. 264

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Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

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