Ides of March

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Maker's Mark
1 oz Aperol
3⁄4 oz Blood orange syrup (see notes)
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass, garnish

Notes

To make blood orange syrup: Mix 2 cups blood orange juice, 6 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon grated blood orange peel. Stir all ingredients in heavy saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil until syrup is reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate. Use within a few days of making.

History

This drink was inspired by the Caesar (bourbon and Campari). An earlier version included blood orange juice and grenadine, but the substitution of blood orange syrup provides the necessary sweetness and eliminates the need for grenadine.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Michael Bounds, Baton Rouge, LA
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3 stars
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  • My second use of Aperol, better than first use. Might due w/more lemon juice. — ★★★
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gmoore commented on 2/17/2014:

Is the recipe correct?? shouldn't it be 3/4 ox blood orange syrup....rather than Juice?

Michael Bounds commented on 2/17/2014:

When the recipe was submitted, the program would not accept blood orange syrup as an ingredient. It has now been corrected.

Lusted Road

1 oz Demerara Rum, El Dorado White
1 1⁄2 oz Grapefruit juice (white)
3⁄4 oz Ginger-Honey Syrup
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
2 ds Bitters
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks.

Notes

An accessible, low-alcohol blossom created for a fundraiser.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
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Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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Creature Comforts

2 oz Scotch (chamomile-infused)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup (2:1)
1 ds Bitters, Boker's
1 Egg white
Instructions

Dry shake, shake, strain, up. Garnish with drops or a spritz of something aromatic: chamomile tea, Boker's, allspice dram, etc; optionally, add some grated lemon zest.

Notes

Lion-type sour inspired by the aromatic Père-Bis cocktail. I use a chamomile tea bag for infusing.

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2014
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Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Byrrh

1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Scotch
1 oz Byrrh
1 t Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir, strain, and drain (lemon twist is good)

Notes

I used Evan Williams and Miltonduff, which for whatever reason struck me as appropriately blue collar for a Rudy Toombs joint

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European Witch

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1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
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Instructions

Add 'em all to an OF glass filled with rocks, stir and enjoy!

European Witch
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El Jefe
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4.5 stars
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  • Somewhat sweet, somewhat bitter, but very drinkable. Used 3.0 oz Bols Genever. Easily rate 4.0
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Fargo commented on 3/09/2014:

Simple and convincing; good recipe!

The Portsmouth

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Templeton Rye
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1 oz Cardamaro
Instructions

Shake together with ice. Strain into coupe.
Drop in a flamed orange peel.

Notes

Deleted my first guess of small amount of grenadine. Try again if too sweet the 1rst time.

History

My guess on replicating.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Moxy Restaurant; Portsmouth, NH
Source reference

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHt5xdaN2D5/?igsh=NnFiZmJxNjEwN2h3

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3 oz Rum (Habanero-infused)
2 oz Pineapple juice
3 T Coconut milk (or coconut cream)
1 Banana (large)
1 ds Nutmeg
Instructions

Soak three habanero peppers, halved, in up to 3 cups of rum until appropriately spicy. Blend pineapple juice, coconut milk and banana. Shake with rum and ice. Garnish with nutmeg.

History

Reminiscent of my fave happy hour special at The Observatory.

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Sonic Titan

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1 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao, Tempus Fugit
1⁄4 oz Wormwood bitters, Cocktail Kingdom
1 pn Sea salt
Instructions

Stir and strain into a cocktail glass. Shout at the devil.

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Triple-D

1 oz Damiana Liqueur
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1 oz Aromatized wine, Dubonnet Rouge
Instructions

Long stir with ice, strain, up, coupe, garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry.

History

It's hard to find recipes incorporating Damiana, so I had to create one.

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Year
2014
Authenticity
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Creator
B.Kopynec
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Kentucky Mule (Lumberyard, Laguna Beach, 2014)

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Bulleit
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Agave syrup, Partida (ginger infused)
1 oz Soda water
Instructions

Build Shake Top off with Soda.
Toss in Mason Jar
Flaming Orange Twist

History

Curator's note: The history of this very non-standard Kentucky Mule is unclear. The submission from 2014 includes an image of the menu from the Lumberyard, so presumably it was served there. The name has been changed to reflect that.

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