Rattle-Skull

12 oz Porter beer
3⁄4 oz Dark rum
3⁄4 oz Brandy
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 pn Nutmeg (grated, as garnish)
Instructions

Combine, stir, garnish

Notes

PUNCH (http://punchdrink.com/recipes/rattle-skull/) has a slightly different version of this that has 1/2 oz brown sugar syrup in it.

History

Some mid-19th-century sources mention wine, and lime-peel rather than juice.

Yields Drink
Year
1700s
Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

http://thefirewaterlounge.blogspot.com/2012/08/drinking-notes.html

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Average rating
2.5 stars
(2 ratings)
From other users
  • The historical element is fun, but this wasn't great. Tasted mostly like lime with the kind of beer that doesn't go with lime, and nutmeg to further confuse the situation.
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Rebannack

2 oz Bourbon, Four Roses
3⁄4 oz Ramazzotti
1⁄4 oz Strega
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into cocktail glass, garnish with orange twist.

Notes

There are intermediate versions of this with Rye, Averna and Creole Shrubb or Bourbon, Averna and Strega.

History

The Rye/Averna version is here: http://www.bucketlistbars.com/drinks/94-the-rebennack-cocktail

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Chris Hannah
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/02/rebennack.html

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Average rating
4 stars
(12 ratings)
From other users
  • Complex and bitter (though less than expected) finish dries out the sip nicely.
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Dan commented on 10/27/2014:

The Strega adds an interesting element to essentially a Black Manhattan. I might add some dry vermouth for sugar balance. Nice overall.

Zachary Pearson commented on 2/15/2017:

So it turns out that there are a couple versions of this drink floating around the internet, including a Youtube video of Chris Hannah making the drink. I have curated this one to conform with the cited link and added a link to the Rye/Averna/Creole Shrubb version as well. Thanks,  Zachary

noksagt commented on 2/15/2017:

Note that the reference used also mentions nothing about ice & this is often recommended as a room temperature cocktail.

See also The Rebennack on this site.

Caribbean Gulf

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey (Vida)
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄2 oz Grapefruit shrub, Liber & Co
3⁄4 oz Pineapple juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, on the rocks in lowball.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jared Kline, Volstead Lounge, Austin TX (USA)
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4.5 stars
(5 ratings)
From other users
  • Only not a 5 cause I'm not the biggest shrub fan, and this is pretty sour thanks to the shrub. Still pretty darn tasty though.
  • An excellent and novel blend of flavors. My friends and I also enjoy it served in a Collins glass with a splash of soda.
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Tijuana Pharmacist

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey (Vida)
3⁄4 oz Drambuie
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 spl Ginger beer, Maine Root
Instructions

Shaken, strained, up in a rocks glass.

Notes

Name thanks to Gabe Harrelson, currently at Volstead Lounge in Austin, formerly at Weatherup Austin and New York.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Jared Kline, Volstead Lounge, Austin TX (USA)
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(1 rating)
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Jamaican Caper

1 oz Bermuda rum, Gosling's Black Seal
1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Wray & Nephew Overproof
1⁄2 oz Grapefruit shrub, Liber & Co
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Gomme syrup
3 dr Bitters, Bittermens Hopped Grapefruit
Instructions

Shaken, on the rocks, garnish with lime wedge.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jared Kline, Volstead Lounge, Austin TX
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Macondo

1 3⁄4 oz Nicaraguan Rum, Flor de Caña Extra Dry
1⁄4 oz Apricot eau-de-vie, Blume Marillen
1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
3⁄4 oz Cane syrup
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Crème de Banane
Instructions

Shake, strain over crushed ice, garnish with a pineapple leaf or banana leaf.

Notes

If serving up without crushed ice, cut back the cane syrup to 1/2 oz.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4.5 stars
(15 ratings)
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  • Carlos
  • Fruity fruity fruity. 3.5★
  • Wow. Top of the line tiki
  • Very sweet to my taste, but not inappropriate for a tropical drink - not sure this needs 3/4 oz of cane syrup with the pineapple juice providing sweetness as well. (Made with crushed ice.)
  • Made to spec except 1/2oz pineapple syrup instead of cane syrup and a dash of daiquiri bitters. — ★★★★★
  • Delicious and suggestive. A bit like a lighter, balanced Piña Colada flavorwise, with the structure of a Daq No. 3. — ★★★★★
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Rivalry Match

2 oz Gin, Commonwealth (New Western Gin w/cardamom notes)
1⁄2 oz Grade B maple syrup
1⁄2 oz Orgeat (House made)
1 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas’ Own Decanter
Instructions

Add all ingredients to shaker tin. Add ice. Shake. Double strain into chilled coupe. Serve.

Notes

You may substitute pre-made orgeat i.e. B.G. Reynolds, Small Hands, etc. Only use Grade B maple syrup.

History

Fall 2014, VOLT

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Carlo Caroscio, VOLT, Frederick, MD
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
From other users
  • A bit sweet. Try reducing maple syrup by half.
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Wicker Sunrise

2 oz Reposado Tequila
1 oz Amaro Lucano
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 dr Celery bitters, Fee Brothers
2 oz India Pale Ale, Revolution Anti-Hero
1 sli Lime (wheel)
Instructions

Shake all ingredients except IPA and strain into a large martini glass. Top with IPA and garnish with lime

Notes

Thinking about taking this in a different direction by using mezcal and adding a bit of agave syrup.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Matt Demers
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(4 ratings)
From other users
  • Seconding the above comment. Really different drink. Creative use of ingredients.
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The Black Cross

1 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
3⁄4 oz Rum, Gosling's Black Seal
1⁄2 oz Genepy, Dolin Genepy des Alpes
1⁄4 oz Braulio
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged (Not too heavy handed. The cinnamon in these bitters can take over easily.)
Instructions

Stir- Strain-Garnish

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Adam Bagby, Copper Common, Salt Lake City, UT (USA)
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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Under The Kilt

1 oz Blended Scotch, Dewar's (White Label, or similar Blended Scotch)
3⁄4 oz Applejack, Lairds
1⁄2 oz Walnut Liqueur, Nux Alpina
1 rinse Pastis, Pernod
4 dr Bitters, Fee Brothers Lemon
Instructions

Stir, Strain to Pastis rinsed single old fashioned glass, Spritz a lemon swath and discard.

Yields Drink
Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Adam Bagby, Copper Common, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Curator rating
Not yet rated
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