Bitter Cold (2)

2 oz Brandy, Asbach Uralt
1⁄2 oz Cynar
3⁄4 oz Caramel syrup (House)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Cinnamon bitters (House)
2 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Black Walnut
Instructions

Combine all. Shake vigorously. Strain.

(Glassware: Coupe / Ice: None / Garnish: Lemon)

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Your original creation
Creator
Ryan Manka
Cobble HIll Restaurant
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Florist

1 oz Singani, Singani 63
1 oz Fino sherry
1 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
2 ds Orange bitters
1 spl Dry white wine
1 twst Orange peel
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, one big rock, twists.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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BBC Two

1 oz Jamaican rum, Appleton Estate V/X
1 oz Campari
1 oz Becherovka
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

Notes

Made in response to my request for a bitter nightcap. A loose BBC riff, surprisingly balanced.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Maison Premiere, Brooklyn, NY.
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4 stars
(5 ratings)
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  • Nice balance of cinnamon, sweet and bitter
  • Pretty seriously bitter.
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BBC

2 oz Añejo rum, Bacardi 8
1⁄2 oz Becherovka
1 ds Wormwood bitters
Instructions

Stir, strain over rocks, garnish with an apple fan.

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Marian Beke, Artesian Bar, London, UK.
Source reference

http://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2776/bbc-cocktail

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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
Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
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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Authenticity
Unknown
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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Unknown
Source reference

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

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(13 ratings)
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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.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
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
3⁄4 oz Aquavit, Krogstad
3⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(7 ratings)
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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.

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