Alligator Swing

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Cucumber juice
1⁄2 oz Honeydew melon juice
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Rosemary syrup
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Creator
Josh Sullivan
Source reference

http://postprohibition.com/recipes/alligator-swing/

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Wednesday, Last Call

1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Appleton 12
1⁄2 oz Campari
1 oz Dry vermouth, Cinzano Extra Dry
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Cane syrup
1 oz Ale, Dale's Pale Ale
Instructions

Shake all but beer, strain over ice in a Collins, top with beer, garnish with an orange wedge.

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Creator
Theo Lieberman
Source reference

https://web.archive.org/web/20141013121313/http://www.mademan.com/mix-m…

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Shawn C commented on 6/29/2024:

Curated to restore dead website link with an active archive link. Also added Cinzano Extra Dry to database so that it could be correctly called in this recipe.

Aston Martin

1 1⁄2 oz Dry sherry
3⁄4 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish.

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Yanni Kehagiaras, Nopa, San Francisco, CA.
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2011/05/aston-martin.html

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  • Well balanced drink that nicely enhances the sherry notes
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dustinw84 commented on 10/19/2020:

Source recipe calls for 3/4 oz Lustau Dry Amontillado, 3/4 oz Lustau Dry Oloroso.

DrunkLab commented on 10/19/2020:

That was Frederic's interpretation of the recipe, rather than the original as published.

yarm commented on 10/20/2020:

Everything on my blog that is in parenthesis is how I interpret the recipe whether by brand, volume, or modification. I split the two very similar styles (Amontillado & Oloroso) since I was probably killing off a bottle but it was 9 years ago. I didn't have a Fino or Manzanilla back then but it would be my go to now for this recipe especially since it would let the other ingredients shine more.

Red Sky at Night

1 oz Bitters, Angostura
3⁄4 oz Dark rum
3⁄4 oz Ginger syrup (spicy)
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

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Year
2014
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Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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  • only used ~10-12 dashes of angostura — ★★★★
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221b

1 oz Cognac
1 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Ruby Port
2 bsp Bénédictine
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 bsp Tea (Dry leaves. Ideally Kawakawa Fire, but anything with a bit of bite will do)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain, coupe.

Notes

The name comes from the proportions of the three principal ingredients, plus the 'B' of Bénédictine.

History

A further addition to the list of steampunk-themed cocktails we're assembling at the Hawthorn Lounge.

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Year
2014
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Creator
Giancarlo Jesus, The Hawthorn Lounge, Wellington, New Zealand
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Sage and Chartreuse Smash

2 lf Sage (one as garnish)
1⁄2 Lime (cut into wedges)
1 T Honey
2 oz Herbal liqueur, Chartreuse
Instructions

Muddle all but the alcohol in an old fashioned glass. Add crushed ice, add alcohol, top up with more crushed ice and garnish with a second sage leaf.

Notes

Variation of Bon Appetit's chartreuse smash. I see no need for the gin, just double the chartreuse! I cut their honey down a bit (In fact, as I was in the middle of a move, I just used the maple syrup I had on hand and it was fine. Simple syrup would probably be enough).

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Variation of http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chartreuse-smash
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  • I might try adding back some gin; doesn't seem like the sharpness it might lend would seem out of place. By the end this inched up to a 4. — ★★★★
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Zachary Pearson commented on 6/04/2014:

This seems like a tiny tiny drink. it's basically 2 1/2 ounces?

Thanks,

Zachary

DrunkLab commented on 6/04/2014:

Is that so small? That's basically the size of a Caipirinha (2 oz booze + lime wedges + ~2 tbsp sugar).

Zachary Pearson commented on 6/05/2014:

Rafa,

It just seems like a small amount of drink compared to the ice.

Thanks,

Zachary

Hisurfadvisory commented on 9/03/2018:

Nice cocktail.  Pulled some fresh sage leaves from the garden and honey from our neighbor’s hive.  Make a honey syrup or it will solidify under the crushed ice.

Struttin' with Some BBQ

3⁄4 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Mezcal
3⁄4 oz Amontillado Sherry
3⁄4 oz Amaro Nonino
1 t Grade B maple syrup (scant)
Instructions

Stir, strain, rock.

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Year
2014
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Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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  • Pretty good, I added a brandy cherry, just cuz.
  • Pretty good - Bourbon gets a bit lost under the Mezcal and Nonino. I added a lemon twist to try to pull it out a bit.
  • Substituted Meletti for Nonino and was excellent.
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Calico Jack (The Independent)

1 oz Indian Rum, Old Monk
1 oz Becherovka
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks, twist, serve with straws.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Lauren, The Independent, Somerville, MA.
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2014/06/calico-jack.html

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Shawn C commented on 10/31/2023:

4.5/5, much better than anticipated. I have been unsure what to do with the Old Monk Rum I picked up, and Becherovka can be tricky as a somewhat single-note (cinnamon heat) mixer. But the combination with Cherry Heering and Punt e Mes with an orange twist created an intriguing flavor balance. Sweet/rich overall, the slightly cinnamon rum hogo and moderate dark cherry captivated my taste buds from the sip, despite how rich it is (but not cloying.) It isn't balanced much by bitter, but there is a dark, burnt sugar essence with the orange peel (dropped into the drink) that makes the finish work.

Corpse Defiler #666

3⁄4 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
3⁄4 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Notes

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Year
2014
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Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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  • A slightly less sweet equal parts Scofflaw. Name is super metal.
  • Very well balanced. Surprising how well the rye and campari blend. Like it.
  • Quite tart.
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Canephoros commented on 10/12/2015:

This is a nice drink, and it deserves a nicer name!

MOJO1229 commented on 4/21/2017:

A surprisingly easy-to-drink drink. You'd expect something different because of the Campari and lemon juice, but everything blends well. There is a bitterness reminiscent of a Negroni, but the Bonal and lemon juice turn the Negroni bitterness into something a little more pleasant, thanks to the rye also (I used Rittenhouse 100). Although I rated the drink at 3.5, I was tempted to rate it at 4.0. Try this one; it just be your cup of tea!

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