Book of Love

2 oz Kurt's Apple Pie Mead, Moonlight Meadery
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
4 oz Prosecco
1 pn Nutmeg (Grated for garnish)
1 sli Apple, Granny Smith
Instructions

Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add mead, lemon juice, and sparkling wine. Gently stir a couple times by dragging a barspoon up the sides of the glass so you don't kill the carbonation. Strain into a Champagne Flute. Garnish with Granny Smith apple slice and grated nutmeg.

Notes

2-3 stirs is enough. Just looking to quick chill/combine all the ingredients.

History

Created for the Winter 2014 cocktail menu for Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Steve Fette of Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ.
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Midnight Manhattan

2 oz Bourbon, Maker's Mark
3⁄4 oz Tawny port
2 ds Blood Orange Bitters
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight-up, cocktail glass, garnish.

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Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Zola Bistro, Ann Arbor, MI
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Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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  • A lot like my "Tawny Manhattan"
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Strawberry Fields

2 oz Gin, Tuthilltown Half Moon Orchard
1 oz Orange juice
1 oz Simple syrup
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 Strawberry
2 lf Basil
4 lf Mint
1 ds Lavender bitters
Instructions

Muddle berries and herbs with simple syrup. Add all other ingredients. Shake vigorously. Serve up in a coupe glass.

Notes

Even though this sounds sweet, it's actually well balanced. If too sweet for some, the simple syrup or Orange juice can be reduced by half an ounce.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Patty Reese. Anna Maria island.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(9 ratings)
From other users
  • Very refreshing
  • To try
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Helen of Troy Does Countertop Dancing

1 1⁄2 oz Applejack, Lairds
1 oz Orgeat
1⁄2 oz Bitters, Angostura
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a coupe.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Lauren, The Independent, Somerville, MA
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2014/06/helen-of-troy-does-counterto…

Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4.5 stars
(25 ratings)
From other users
  • Perfect autumn vibes. Reduced orgeat (used Liber & Co) to 3/4, and still could prob cut back further, but at this level the whole drink is a likely crowd-pleaser! — ★★★★★
  • The Independent's riff on a Trinidad Sour. I was delighted to see it on the menu back when I lived near the place.
  • Definitely a unique and well balanced cocktail in this style. Very good.
  • Very unique and interesting! I've tried a lot of cocktails that use a hefty amount of bitters, but this one really works. The rich sweetness of the orgeat balances really well with bitters, and the applejack gives it body. — ★★★★★
  • Made with Laird's 100° apple brandy. Lovely tasting autumnal drink. — ★★★★★
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christina in tacoma commented on 8/09/2014:

Very good, though a bit sweet so I served it over ice, topped with a little club soda, and added a big sprig of mint and it was perfect for a summer afternoon . This is where the rest of my applejack will be used.

Rusty Nail (Nailed to the Skye)

2 oz Blended Scotch
1⁄2 oz Drambuie
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
2 ds Orange bitters
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain over one big rock, twist and garnish.

Notes

A lighter, summertime Rusty Nail.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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Not yet rated
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3 stars
(5 ratings)
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  • Nice modification of the baseline and a little less cloying. Made with Johnny Walker Double Black
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MOJO1229 commented on 7/10/2016:

<br /> As that ol' song goes, nice & easy does it! And this drink is definitely nice and easy. The Drambuie puts some body into the drink, and and the blended Scotch and Cocchi Americano lightens things up somewhat. The end result, along with the big ice rock in the middle, topped with orange and lemon twist oils, is a drink that is nice & easy. Definitely a late spring thru early fall drink.

MOJO1229 commented on 5/07/2018:

Absinthe? How much? Why? I'd like to try your suggestion.

Third Run

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Tanqueray 10
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Jalapeño Syrup
Instructions

Shake/Stir/Strain with jalapeno slice garnish.

Notes

If jalapeno syrup is not available simply muddle some peppers, heat is hard to balace so add to taste.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Brad of The I.O.Speak Omaha,NE
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Strawberry Confusa

2 oz Añejo tequila, Pura Vida
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Agave syrup
1 spl Soda water
2 Strawberry
2 lf Basil
Instructions

Muddle Berries, Basil, Agave & Lemon Juice, shake with Tequila, serve over ice, top with soda. Garnish Strawberry, Basil Leaf

History

Was searching for Strawberry based tequila recipes and came across this in a marketing piece Pura Vida made. Tastes great and the tequila is really good too!

Stawberry Confusa
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Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

www.puravida.mx

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Not yet rated
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4.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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Stenton

1 1⁄2 oz Scotch
1⁄2 oz CioCiaro
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄4 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1 bsp Lemon juice
1 rinse Mezcal
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
1 Brandied cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish.

Notes

An aromatic, slow-sipping version of the Blood & Sand.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(9 ratings)
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  • Made with additional 1 ds orange bitters and 1 ds spiced cherry bitters.
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Dan commented on 9/22/2016:

Excellent. I used lemon because orange scares me (uh, and I didn't have one on hand). I'd try the orange next time.

Update: Made again with orange juice and peel. Much better. I also sub'd a very strong and bitter version of Amer Boudreau for the CioCiaro. Excellent.

drinkingandthinking commented on 11/27/2023:

Not bad. I like it better than a Blood and Sand but I'm generally not a fan of scotch cocktails. Lemon is hard to get right. Also maybe a sweeter vermouth like di torino.

Shawn C commented on 12/13/2023:

Very good. I used Johnnie Walker Black w/VIDA mezcal rinse--these had some synergy with a little peat, and a little earthy mezcal at the sip creating a broader and nuanced flavor. The small amount of lemon juice (1/6 oz = 1 barspoon = 1 teaspoon) brightens the berry/grape of the vermouth and the cherry without getting in the way or dominating. The composition was deeply and pleasantly fruity with a clean finish.

Fall Down Slow

1 oz Rum, Dos Maderas
1 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Ambre
1⁄4 oz Plum wine, Gekkeikan
1⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Amaro Nonino
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Build in mixing glass, add large ice, stir and strain into a chilled, stemmed glass

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Kyle Davidson, Blackbird, Chicago
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4.5 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • Made with a small-batch artisanal umeshu. A challenging but truly superb cocktail. Intensely bitter and complex.
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Citrus Fever

1 oz Spiced Rum, Kraken
1 oz Light rum, Plantation 3 Star
3⁄4 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit syrup (see notes for recipe)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Cardamom bitters (or a combo of Grapefruit bitters and Cardamom bitters)
Instructions

Shake, rocks glass. Garnish with a slice of orange.

Notes

Homemade grapefruit syrup recipe: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, zest and juice of 1 grapefruit (discard the pith and pulp), optionally add a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon. Bring to a boil, then take off the stove and let steep 1 hour, strain through cheesecloth and bottle. Optionally add 2 tsp vodka as a preservative. Keep in refrigerator.

Picture of Citrus Fever
2014 JesseB
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Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
5 stars
(5 ratings)
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