Plum Toddy

1 1⁄2 oz Zwack Unicum Plum
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
5 oz Water (hot, to fill)
1 Cinnamon stick (as garnish)
Instructions

Build in mug, topping with hot water, and garnish.

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2013
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Creator
Joaquin Simó, Pouring Ribbons, NYC.
Source reference

http://liquor.com/recipes/plum-toddy/

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Lily Cocktail (updated)

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano (or Lillet blanc)
1⁄2 oz Crème de Noyaux (or amaretto)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Notes

The Lily in the Savoy, which Erik Ellestad calls a "fascinating beverage," is equal parts gin, Kina Lillet, and Noyaux, with a dash of lemon juice and no garnish. http://savoystomp.com/2009/02/09/lily-cocktail/

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http://bit.ly/1glo8Ed

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  • Used amaretto. Accessible.
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Three-Rum Old Fashioned (Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co)

1 oz Jamaican rum, Appleton Reserve
1⁄2 oz Guatemalan rum, Zacapa 23
1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Smith & Cross
1 t Demerara syrup (2:1)
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, rocks, twist.

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2013
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Creator
Mike Treffehn, The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., Philadelphia, PA.
Source reference

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/01/franklin-mortgage-three-rum-…

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Hot Stinger

1 oz Branca Menta
1⁄2 oz Crème de Cacao
5 oz Hot chocolate (approximate; to fill)
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Build in a mug, topping with hot chocolate, and garnish with mint sprig.

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2013
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Scott Brody, Presidio Social Club, San Francisco, CA.
Source reference

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/01/bartender-best-easy-hot-cocktail-…

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  • Who needs a hot drink in San Francisco
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AmyJ commented on 1/04/2017:

Tried as 1/2oz fernet branca and 1/2oz creme de cacao.  Good

Crab Malice Cocktail

1 1⁄2 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Light rum (white, Cuban-style)
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
1 oz Soda water (to top)
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks, top.

Notes

EGullet user Haresfur adds a float (or rinse) of green Chartreuse.

History

The backstory is too convoluted, odd, and oddly touching to get into here, so check the link.

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2008
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Creator
Erik Ellestad
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http://forums.egullet.org/topic/136767-ideas-for-an-anti-valentines-coc…

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  • Really nice. Bitter, but the orange really adds an interesting finish.
  • Tasted as I put ingredients in and seemed nicer without the rum! Used Havana Club -worth a try with a stronger rum
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K23 commented on 5/23/2014:

a little bitter but a dash of Fee's Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters rounded it out nicely.

Zombie Apocalypse

1⁄2 oz Blended rum, Denizen (white)
1⁄2 oz Nicaraguan Rum, Flor de Caña 7
1⁄2 oz Demerara Rum, Lemon Hart 151
1⁄2 oz Mezcal (joven)
1⁄2 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand 1840
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur, Marie Brizard Apry
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄2 oz Orgeat
1 oz Lime juice
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1⁄2 oz Grenadine (as blood)
Instructions

Shake, strain into a Collins over ice, float grenadine and watch it sink down like blood from delicious brains.

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2013
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Creator
H. Harper Station, Atlanta, GA.
Source reference

http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/04/best-cocktails-in-america.html#photo=…

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  • Unfocused, lacks spice. Needs absinthe.
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  • Absinthe
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The Divine Lorraine

3⁄4 oz Bourbon, Old Forester 100
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
3⁄4 oz Amaro Nonino
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
7 dr Orange cream citrate, Bittermens
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

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2013
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Creator
St. Charles Exchange, Louisville, KY.
Source reference

http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/04/best-cocktails-in-america.html#photo=…

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  • Flavors mesh well, but very sweet - agree with recommendations to increase bourbon, reduce St. Germain. I doubled the bourbon, and would reduce St G to 1/2 or less next time.
  • Quite sweet as spec'd. Up the bourbon and/or reduce the St Germain.
  • Did not have orange cream citrate. Added 5 drops of 1821 barrel aged bitters. Delicious. Wonderful for cooler weather. — ★★★★★
  • Did not have orange cream citrate, but second time making without I cut St Germain by 1/4, increased bourbon by 1/4, good move. Might also be better with a more bitter amaro - maybe Cynar?
  • Cut back on the liqueurs and increase bourbon portions.
  • Sweet. More bourbon ...
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Ginger Swizzle (The Dutch)

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Ginger syrup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3 ds Bitters, Angostura (as float)
Instructions

Build over crushed ice, swizzle, top with bitters, garnish with mint, lemon slices, or edible flowers, serve with straw.

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2013
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The Dutch, Miami, FL.
Source reference

http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/04/best-cocktails-in-america.html#photo=…

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"Mixology"

2 oz Old Tom Gin, Ransom (infused; see note)
1⁄2 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry
1⁄2 oz Orange juice
1 spg Rosemary (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, garnish.

Notes

Infused gin: "Combine 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries, 4 peels 2-inch peels of orange, and 1 bottle of Ransom Old Tom Gin. Let mixture infuse for 1 hour then strain back into an empty bottle."

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2013
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Williams & Graham, Denver, CO.
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http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/04/best-cocktails-in-america.html#photo=…

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Jordan's Nightcap

1 1⁄4 oz Añejo tequila, Chinaco
3⁄4 oz Amaro Montenegro
1 oz Orange juice
1 oz Lime juice
2 ds Orange bitters
1 ds Simple syrup (lemongrass-infused; to taste)
1 spl Soda water
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks, top with a splash of soda, garnish with an orange twist and a lime wedge.

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2013
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Theo's, Fayetteville, AR.
Source reference

http://www.grubstreet.com/2013/04/best-cocktails-in-america.html#photo=…

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