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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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
(4 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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Unknown
Source reference

www.puravida.mx

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Not yet rated
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4.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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Stenton

1 1⁄2 oz Scotch
1⁄2 oz CioCiaro
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄4 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1 bsp Lemon juice
1 rinse Mezcal
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
1 Brandied cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish.

Notes

An aromatic, slow-sipping version of the Blood & Sand.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • Made with additional 1 ds orange bitters and 1 ds spiced cherry bitters.
  • Sweet cherry up front, then breadth of herby/spicy components comes in. Tootsie Roll aftertaste. — ★★★★
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Dan commented on 9/22/2016:

Excellent. I used lemon because orange scares me (uh, and I didn't have one on hand). I'd try the orange next time.

Update: Made again with orange juice and peel. Much better. I also sub'd a very strong and bitter version of Amer Boudreau for the CioCiaro. Excellent.

drinkingandthinking commented on 11/27/2023:

Not bad. I like it better than a Blood and Sand but I'm generally not a fan of scotch cocktails. Lemon is hard to get right. Also maybe a sweeter vermouth like di torino.

Shawn C commented on 12/13/2023:

Very good. I used Johnnie Walker Black w/VIDA mezcal rinse--these had some synergy with a little peat, and a little earthy mezcal at the sip creating a broader and nuanced flavor. The small amount of lemon juice (1/6 oz = 1 barspoon = 1 teaspoon) brightens the berry/grape of the vermouth and the cherry without getting in the way or dominating. The composition was deeply and pleasantly fruity with a clean finish.

Fall Down Slow

1 oz Rum, Dos Maderas
1 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Ambre
1⁄4 oz Plum wine, Gekkeikan
1⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Amaro Nonino
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Build in mixing glass, add large ice, stir and strain into a chilled, stemmed glass

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Year
2014
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Kyle Davidson, Blackbird, Chicago
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Not yet rated
Average rating
4.5 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • Made with a small-batch artisanal umeshu. A challenging but truly superb cocktail. Intensely bitter and complex.
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Citrus Fever

1 oz Spiced Rum, Kraken
1 oz Light rum, Plantation 3 Star
3⁄4 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit syrup (see notes for recipe)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Cardamom bitters (or a combo of Grapefruit bitters and Cardamom bitters)
Instructions

Shake, rocks glass. Garnish with a slice of orange.

Notes

Homemade grapefruit syrup recipe: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, zest and juice of 1 grapefruit (discard the pith and pulp), optionally add a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon. Bring to a boil, then take off the stove and let steep 1 hour, strain through cheesecloth and bottle. Optionally add 2 tsp vodka as a preservative. Keep in refrigerator.

Picture of Citrus Fever
2014 JesseB
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Year
2014
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5 stars
(5 ratings)
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IPAiniac

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 t Honey syrup
6 oz India Pale Ale
Instructions

Shake all ingredients except IPA with ice and strain into a tall cocktail glass. Top with IPA. Garnish with an orange slice.

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Authentic recipe
Source reference

http://www.craftedpours.com/cocktail-recipe/ipainiac-beer-cocktail-reci…

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3.5 stars
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  • Refreshing, good patio summertime drink. — ★★★★
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illusionistlynx commented on 3/24/2025:

You need the right gin and IPA to make this one work, as from my testing it's actually pretty easy to just lose the gin completely. Will try messing the ratios on this one and try a few different gins. The flavors definitely work well together though.

End of Days

3⁄4 oz Blanco tequila
3⁄4 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Demerara syrup (1:1)
1 oz India Pale Ale
Instructions

Shake all ingredients except IPA with ice and strain into an glass with ice. Top with IPA

Notes

Similar recipe posted on craftedpours.com for a cocktail called IPA Sunrise with different proportions producing a very different drink. Both good! I tried this with a reposado tequila, 2:1 simple syrup and a monster IPA (Lagunitas Maximus) and it was delicious!

History

Created by Chris Elford of Canon in Seattle; posted on Imbibemagazine.com's Elements.

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Creator
Chris Elford, Canon, Seattle
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/End-of-Days-Recipe

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4 stars
(9 ratings)
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  • perfect summer drink
  • Bitter, fruity, a bit syrupy.
  • Slightly bitter & refreshing — ★★★★
  • A great summer drink that's dangerously smooth-drinking.
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The Express

2 oz Virgin Islands Rum, Cruzan Blackstrap
1⁄2 oz Nicaraguan Rum, Flor de Caña Dry 4
1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Wray & Nephew
3⁄4 oz Orgeat
1 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Thai Bitters, Bitter End
Instructions

Shake ingredients with ice. Pour (without straining) into cored pineapple. Garnish with mint.

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Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
SeanMike Whipkey
Source reference

http://www.bitterendbitters.com/proddetail.php?prod=The_Express

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