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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  • 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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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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  • Less simple syrup next time -- a little too sweet. I like it, though.
  • Made with unexceptional spirits, but still turned out nice. — ★★★★★
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Fitzcarraldo

1 1⁄2 oz Pisco
3⁄4 oz Pimm's No. 1 Cup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (scant; Shellenberger calls for 3g)
Instructions

Shake, fine strain, up.

Notes

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.

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Creator
Stephen Shellenberger, boston apothecary.
Source reference

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

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  • to try
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Tea and Krampus

1 1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Appleton Reserve
1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Coruba
1 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Blackberry liqueur, Leopold Brothers
1⁄4 oz Allspice Dram, St. Elizabeth
1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Vanilla syrup, B.G. Reynolds
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain over fresh ice in a pint glass, garnish with nutmeg.

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Creator
Martin Cate, Smuggler's Cove, San Francisco, CA.
Source reference

http://liquor.com/recipes/tea-and-krampus/

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zman commented on 12/18/2017:

Really good drink! I added 1/2oz of orange juice and didn't have vanilla syrup so I used cinnamon syrup and added a dash of vanilla.  Really good!

Set The New Year On Fire

2 oz Scotch, Bowmore 12
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Cane syrup (or simple syrup)
8 lf Mint (6-8)
1⁄2 oz Campari (as float)
Instructions

Muddle in a Collins, top with crushed ice, float Campari, add more ice, garnish with a lime shell filled with Bacardi 151 and set aflame.

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Creator
Yael Vengroff, NYC.
Source reference

http://liquor.com/recipes/set-the-new-year-on-fire/

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The Berkeleyside Cocktail

1 oz Vodka, Hangar One (Spiced Pear)
1 oz Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
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1⁄2 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake and strain into a cocktail glass.

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Stew Ellington
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  • Really good, but I made mine a bit different with Ketel One grapefruit/rose with a dash of rose water. Maybe I'll try the original using Grey Goose Poire since I can't get the Hangar One...
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Pimm's Word

3⁄4 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Pimm's No. 1 Cup
3⁄4 oz Cucumber liqueur, Thatcher's
3⁄4 oz Lime juice (Rangpur, if possible)
Instructions

Shake, up, sour glass or coupe.

Notes

Rangpurs have a touch of bitterness, so if using regular lime, a dash of lime or orange bitters might be appropriate.

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Christopher Bevins
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  • Seems to evoke tangerine, much in the same way the Jasmine evokes grapefruit.
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Blackthorn Bramble

1 1⁄4 oz Gin
1 1⁄4 oz Sloe gin
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
3 Blackberry
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup (2:1)
Instructions

Muddle, shake, double strain, rocks, garnish with a few more blackberries. Optionally, add a splash of soda.

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Year
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Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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Judgment Day

1 1⁄2 oz Pisco, Macchu pisco
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 Egg white
2 Allspice Dram, St. Elizabeth (spritzes, as garnish)
1 rinse Absinthe, Pernod
Instructions

Chill a coupe and rinse with Pernod. Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain.

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Year
2008
Authenticity
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Source reference

The PDT Cocktail Book

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Pierster commented on 3/24/2014:

Kind of a pisco sour with elderflower instead of simple syrup... me likey.

lunchFlower commented on 7/26/2020:

Seemed like it could use a little more sweetness, the .5 St Germain was not enough to balance the oz of citrus

La Perique

1 oz Rye (Rooibos-aromatized)
1 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Notes

It obviously won't be the same as redistilling rye with rooibos, but infusing rooibos tea in rye works well here.

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Creator
Stephen Shellenberger, boston apothecary.
Source reference

http://bostonapothecary.com/?p=1530

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Fargo commented on 3/09/2014:

Practically a Blood and Sand with vermouth... scanty.

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