Gnashing Mule

1 1⁄2 oz Mastika
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
3 oz Ginger beer (3-4 oz)
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks, top with ginger beer, garnish with lime wheel.

Notes

Mastika gets its name from the mastic resin, which derives its name from the Greek "to gnash."

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Creator
Libertine Liquor Bar, Indianapolis, IN.
Source reference

http://imbibemagazine.com/Gnashing-Mule-Recipe

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  • Might fit better in a tumbler. Good balance of accessible and interesting. — ★★★★
  • Dial down the sweetness a bit. Maybe up the lime juice
  • This is surprisingly well balanced and refreshing. The ginger beer provides just enough sweetness. Maybe experiment with the amount of mastiha, to showcase the chartreuse a little more.
  • Finally a use for that bottle of Mastika Brian's had for months.
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plandll commented on 3/26/2023:

I found original proportions yielded a sweeter drink than I prefer.
i added 1 oz lime instead of 0.5oz, to make it more to my liking

Shawn C commented on 11/25/2023:

I agree, this is quite sweet. While I frequently tend to go somewhat lighter on the acidity than is called for in recipes, the Skinos I used is rather sweet. All three of us liked the drink, but agreed it was a bit richer than we would have preferred, so next time I'll bump up the lime and/or trim back the Skinos a notch (maybe 3/4 lime, 1 1/4 Skinos?) Although I am rationing my Green Chartreuse and skipping most cocktails that call for it now, here it fits harmoniously and in continuity with the mastiha and ginger.

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
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Joel Cuellar, The Brandy Library, NYC.
Source reference

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

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applejack commented on 12/02/2020:

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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4 stars
(24 ratings)
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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.

DrunkLab commented on 2/13/2014:

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

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

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4 stars
(2 ratings)
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bkemp1984 commented on 4/09/2022:

Tasty drink. I stirred for a while with a good bit of ice and this drink def. benefits from that. Used Leopold Bros Fernet

lesliec commented on 4/09/2022:

Curated Chartreuse amount to match reference link

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.

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

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

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4 stars
(14 ratings)
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stjeanp commented on 1/25/2015:

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

Malty Puppy commented on 6/30/2015:

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
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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4 stars
(1 rating)
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  • Swedish Punsch infusion of Run, Arak, Tea citrus
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applejack commented on 8/06/2019:

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

https://web.archive.org/web/20140129155620/http://astoriawhiskeysociety…

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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
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Christopher Buecheler, DrinkShouts.
Source reference

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

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  • Tried with Johnny Walker Black Label; liked the smokiness but want to try with Monkey Shoulder. Wanted the Laphroaig to peek through more.
  • Dark roastey coffee flavors. Would scale down.
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