Islay Dawn

2 oz Islay Scotch
1⁄2 oz Pear liqueur
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup (1:1)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

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Year
2014
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Creator
Joel Cuellar, The Brandy Library, NYC.
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/Islay-Dawn-Recipe

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I liked the ingredient combination on offer with this recipe, but on paper, it looked too sweet (and indeed I thought it was when I mixed one up over the weekend).  Searched online and found an alternate build at https://www.organicspamagazine.com/islay-dawn-a-scotch-cocktail/, same bar but different attribution (Ethan Kelley).  That one is:

2 ounces Ardbeg 10-year Single Malt

1 ounce Mathilde Poire liqueur

1/2 ounce honey syrup (1:1)

1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

This one was better balanced, but riding right up to the line of sweetness for me.  I could see using 3/4 oz lemon depending on my mood.  I tried it with both Ardbeg 10 and Laphroiag 10, and had a very slight preference for the Ardbeg, though the difference was pretty minimal.

Scotch Lodge

1 1⁄2 oz Islay Scotch, Bowmore Legend
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Combier Rouge
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, one large rock, twist.

History

Published in Imbibe with the incorrect quantity of Scotch; should be 1 1/2 oz as per personal email from Tommy Klus.

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Creator
Tommy Klus, Multnomah Whiskey Library, Portland, OR.
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/Scotch-Lodge-Recipe (incorrect)

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  • Thought this would be really sweet...but nicely balanced. Used Laphroaig 10yr, Lazzaroni Maraschino, Carpano Antica. If not smokey enough, burn a piece of rosemary over the cocktail & cover for 3-4 min.
  • I used Laphroaig Triple Wood and Cherry Heering instead. Fantastic!
  • A pretty good use of Bowmore.
  • Very nice. Not as smokey as expected with Bowmore Legend. Use home cherry liqueur. — ★★★★
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Dan commented on 2/13/2014:

Moderated to correct Scotch quantity as per e-mail from Tommy Klus.

Looks like Imbibe corrected their version as well.

Fargo commented on 3/09/2014:

The triumph of the commonplace.

Sparkling Sugar Plum

2 1⁄2 oz Sparkling Sake, Zipang
1 oz Passion fruit puree
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur
1⁄2 oz Plum wine, Gekkeikan
Instructions

Shake all but sake, strain, up, top with sake, garnish with a candied ginger slice.

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Tad Carducci and Paul Tanguay, Tippling Bros.
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/Sparkling-Sugar-Plum-Recipe

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You've Got It

1 oz Fernet Branca
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Pisco
1 twst Lime peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

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Creator
Meryll Cawn, Hi-Lo Club, San Francisco, CA.
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/You-ve-Got-It-Recipe

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Hearts of Oak

1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Irish whiskey, Redbreast
1 bsp Islay Scotch
1 t Grade B maple syrup
2 ds Bitters
1 Cinnamon stick (as garnish.)
Instructions

Stir, strain, one big rock, garnish.

Notes

Works well served hot, topped with Rooibos tea.

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Year
2014
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Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Source reference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNzXAixTCq8

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I used Woodford's and Ardbeg, and it was fantastic!

Made with Buffalo Trace / Redbreast 12 / Laphroaig 10 / BT Jerry Thomas bitters. Smooth and full of bourbon barrel flavors. For me, it's better served straight up.

Thanks for sharing this recipe.

Bitter Pill

1 1⁄2 oz Trinidad rum, Zaya (or other aged rum)
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Demerara syrup (1:1)
1⁄2 oz Egg white
1 twst Orange peel (as garnsih)
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks, twist.

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Creator
Richard Swan, Cliff’s Edge, Los Angeles, CA.
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/Bitter-Pill

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Punsch-Out!

3⁄4 oz Cognac
3⁄4 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Swedish Punsch
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Pineapple syrup
2 ds Bitters
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks or up.

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Year
2013
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Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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  • Swedish Punsch infusion of Run, Arak, Tea citrus
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I was looking for ideas on using up some pineapple syrup and came across this.  Love the name, loved the NES game.  Very tasty, perhaps a touch sweet for me (using James E. Pepper 1776 100 proof Rye, Chalfonte VSOP, and a pineapple syrup of 1:1 of fresh pressed pineapple juice and cane sugar).  Bitters weren't specified; I used DeGroff's Pimento Bitters as I felt that would be a good fit.  Have some Earl Grey tea infused cognac I'm going to try with this.

Breukelen Brass

3⁄4 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Demerara Rum
3⁄4 oz Sorel liqueur
3⁄4 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3 ds Bitters, Dutch's Colonial
1 T Ginger (diced)
Instructions

Shake, fine strain over crushed ice, garnish with a cinnamon stick, a lime wheel, and candied ginger.

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2014
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Creator
Gal about Town, Astoria Whiskey Society.
Source reference

http://astoriawhiskeysociety.com/breukelen-brass/

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Two Islands

1 1⁄2 oz Scotch, Monkey Shoulder
1⁄2 oz Islay Scotch, Laphroaig
1 oz Averna
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1 ds Orange bitters, Fee Brothers Orange
1 Star anise (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish.

Notes

With Islay, at least three islands.

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Year
2014
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Creator
Christopher Buecheler, DrinkShouts.
Source reference

http://drinkshouts.com/post/74240753431/january-22-two-islands-they-say…

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Me and My Grandfather

3⁄4 oz Pisco
3⁄4 oz Cognac
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Notes

1. Shellenberger attempted to aromatize his Pisco by redistilling it with mistelle (unfermeted grape juice); perhaps a rinse of Pineau des Charentes, or a muddled grape or two, could produce a similar aroma. 2. An extra-aged grape spirit mingling with an unaged one; geddit?

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Creator
Stephen Shellenberger, boston apothecary
Source reference

http://bostonapothecary.com/?p=1532

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