Handbook for the Recently Deceased

1 oz Bourbon, Bulleit
3⁄4 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
4 ds Bitters, Angostura
4 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 oz Prosecco, Gruet Blanc de Blanc
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir bourbon, Falernum and bitters with ice and strain into a flute glass. Top with prosecco and add twist.

Notes

A riff on a classic Seelbach cocktail. Lemon twist added by http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Timothy Miner of the Long Island Bar in Brooklyn
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2014/07/handbook-for-recently-deceas…

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4 stars
(11 ratings)
From other users
  • Lovely aroma. Quite sweet, probably too sweet. Use a small flute. — ★★★★
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Daiquiri-73

2 oz Rum, Privateer (barrel-aged for 73 days in 10 gallon Pine Barrens whiskey barrel)
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Agave syrup (1:1 ratio)
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup (1:1 ratio)
1 Egg white
3 dr Bitters, Bitter Truth Creole
1 sli Lime (Wheel, as garnish)
Instructions

Combine all ingredients except the creole bitters and lime wheel to a mixing tin without ice. Dry shake to emulsify egg. Add ice to shaker and shake thoroughly. Strain into chilled martini glass. Drop a couple drops of creole bitters on foam and drag across foam. Place lime wheel on rim of glass.

Notes

Aged rum also great with tonic or in a mojito.

History

When life gives you a free barrel you age rum in it!

Daiquiri-73
©July 2014, Steve Fette
Yields Drink
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Steve Fette of Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ 2014
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4 stars
(1 rating)
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  • Very good daiquiri variation.
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Geno Smith

2 oz Bourbon, Bulleit
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur, King's Ginger
1⁄2 oz Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
2 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Peach
1 twst Orange peel (Garnish)
Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir 30-40 times. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with large orange peel

History

Created on a whim for a guest on a busy bar shift during a Jets game in 2013.

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Your original creation
Creator
Steve Fette of Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ
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3.5 stars
(7 ratings)
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  • Nothing special, but nothing not to like (made with rye, also good!)
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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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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.
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4 stars
(9 ratings)
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  • 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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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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