Beton

2 oz Becherovka
4 oz Tonic water
1 wdg Lemon
Instructions

Pour Becherovka over ice in a Collins, squeeze in lemon wedge, top with tonic.

Notes

Traditional Czech way of serving Becherovka. The name is a portmanteau of Becherovka and tonic, and also means "cement" in Czech.

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Source reference

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Beton

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  • I think of Becherovka having "winter" flavors, and the citrus and tonic being pretty summery, so there's a kind of oddness to this drink. Worthy as a change-up to a G&T.
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I like an ounce of vodka in there too, punches it up nicely.

Tribe of the Horned Heart

1 1⁄2 oz Islay Scotch
1⁄2 oz Kirschwasser
1 oz Lime juice
3⁄8 oz Vanilla syrup
3⁄8 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
2 oz Soda water
Instructions

Shake, strain over rocks and soda, top with another splash of soda.

Notes

Originally called A Farewell to Islay.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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  • Used 1/2 oz lime juice instead of 1
  • Liked this better than I thought I would, but had a little Cepacol flavor in the finish. Lengthening it with twice the soda is still good.
  • Spicy, smoky, tart, effervescent, lingering spice complexity.
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Dan commented on 6/13/2014:

The vanilla syrup terrifies me. I need to face my fears.

I never saw much need for vanilla syrup (with so many other ingredients, including most brown spirits, having strong vanilla flavors already) but after working with it in my bar I have to admit it has its uses, particularly when paired with white spirits that don't usually get the barrel treatment (kirsch here, but also genever).

This drink was inspired by a sour from Momofuku Ssam Bar that mixes Smith & Cross with a touch of Laphroaig and a house-made vanilla-clove syrup.

laerm commented on 9/22/2015:

Finally, yes, something worthy of the vanilla superfine sugar I made a while back (figuring it's easy to turn it into a syrup in a moment). This is one of those things that is so good that you just kinda giggle at first sip. I think I made my syrup a bit on the saturated side, but whatever: those little flecks of vanilla bean floating on top are so lovely.

Also, maybe I'm boneheaded not to realize this sooner, but pouring over the soda holds the froth from shaking very well. I won't forget that trick. Thanks!

Challenge Accepted

1 1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1 1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄2 oz Tuaca
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Altered recipe
Creator
Variant of the Jesse Held creation
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Parlour Bar Minneapolis

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  • Try with maraschino and Tripple sec
  • Feared it would be too sweet, but the Fernet bitterness helps. Definitely desserty though. — ★★★★★
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The Sovereign

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
3⁄4 oz Ramazzotti
3⁄4 oz Coconut liqueur, Kalani (Don't use Malibu)
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
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Creator
Mike Ryan
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Sable Chicago

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Oakenshield

3 oz Scotch
1 oz Cynar
1 oz Walnut Liqueur, Nocello
1 pn Salt
Instructions

Make sure salt dissolves before adding ice. Orange peel garnish

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Unknown
Creator
Pip Hanson
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Marvel Bar

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Morricone

1 1⁄2 oz Añejo tequila
1 1⁄2 oz Campari
1 ds Orange bitters
1 t Mezcal (Cacao-Nib Infused)
Instructions

Build and stir.

Notes

Cacao-Nib Mezcal: Combine 1 liter of smoky Mezcal with 8 ounces of ground cacao nibs in a large Mason jar. Let rest for 24 hours, then strain through a coffee filter

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Pip Hanson
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/morricone-recipe/

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4.5 stars
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  • Excellent and complex drink. I made this with chocolate bitters + mezcal. I personally also prefer subbing Gran Classico for Campari.
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jensck commented on 3/29/2017:

This is a brilliant drink, one of my all-time favorites when it's made well.

FWIW, I'm not sure about the Peychauds bitters. The Northstar Cocktails book has it listed as orange bitters, and that's how it's always been made whenever I've had it at Marvel.

Curated this slightly - added source citation, changed Peychaud's bitters to orange bitters.  Thanks,  Zachary

Quartermaster (Gin Joint)

1 oz Trinidad rum, Zaya
3⁄4 oz Irish whiskey, Jameson
1 oz Cardamaro
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄4 oz Campari
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole (Half eye dropper)
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Gin Joint Charleston

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  • Very well balanced for this many complex ingredients. Tasty sipper!
  • Strong. Very Good. I've never had a drink with both Carmpari and Cynar that was only a bit bitter on the finish. Very nice combo.
  • Complex, boozy but sweet, very drinkable — ★★★★
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Kissed by Fire

2 oz Blended Scotch, Famous Grouse
1 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 ds Bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 ds Pepper tincture, Scrappy's Firewater Tincture
1⁄4 oz Islay Scotch, Laphroaig Quarter Cask
1 twst Orange peel (Flamed, as garnish)
Instructions

In a mixing glass, combine blended scotch, ginger liqueur, and bitters, then fill with ice and stir just until chilled, about 20 seconds.

Strain into a old-fashioned glass with one large cube of ice. Float the Islay scotch.

Flame orange peel over drink and drop in.

If desired, add a couple of drops of aromatic bitters in the middle of the glass. Valar morghulis!

Notes

An old fashioned variant. If you've got a spicy ginger syrup handy, sub out for the Canton.

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Year
2014
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Your original creation
Creator
Drew Fields
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Curated this slightly: removed "fresh" from peels, we assume that. Changed the Orange Bitters to Gin Barrel Aged, instead of Gin Aged.

Thanks,

Zachary

Slapping Incident

2 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
1⁄2 oz Faretti Biscotti
1 oz Fernet Branca
1 oz Sorghum Syrup
1 1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 pn Sea salt
1 pn Black pepper (Cracked)
1 spl Tonic water
Instructions

Top with Tonic Water. Stir in Salt and Pepper

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Is this meant to go into a 10 ounce Collins glass? If so, can we call a "splash" of tonic about 2 ounces?

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Pray Tell

2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 t Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1 t Fernet Branca
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Garnish with orange peel.

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Creator
Lord Marl
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  • Just the right amount of fernet!
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