Bitter Herb

2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
3 oz Sparkling white wine
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake (or stir), strain into a coupe or flute, top with sparkling wine, twist.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Greg, SippitySup
Source reference

http://theshiksa.com/2012/04/02/bitter-herb-cocktail/

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King Cohen

2 oz Blended Scotch, Famous Grouse
1⁄2 t Simple syrup
1 t Fernet Branca
Instructions

Stir, strain into an old fashioned over one large rock, garnish with pineapple and orange slices.

Notes

Scotch take on a Toronto/King Cole, named for Leonard Cohen.

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Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
James Rodewald
Source reference

http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/2000s/2009/09/cocktail-of-the-week-king-…

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San Juan Martinez

2 oz Mezcal, Alipus San Balthazar
1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄8 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Rufus Grantham, @demonbitters, London.
Source reference

http://barnotes.co/recipes/san-juan-martinez

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  • Just OK.
  • Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal — ★★★★★
  • A swell, smoky Mezcal cocktail. Simple, not too sweet. The lemon twist really plays a role. Easy to imagine different bitters making a difference.
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Caroubel

2 oz Brandy
1 oz Port
3⁄4 oz Nocino
1 t Islay Scotch, Laphroaig
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice (scant)
1 pn Salt (sea salt)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Rowen, Fogged In Lounge.
Source reference

http://foggedinlounge.blogspot.com/2013/11/caroubel.html

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El Cigarillo Maduro

1 1⁄2 oz Tequila, Don Julio Añejo
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Triple sec, Cointreau
2 dr Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
2 dr Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Combine all in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into coupe.

Notes

I like mine "maduro" with the anejo and more sweet/red vermouth than bianco/dry. But the original source recipe was just named "El Cigarillo" and called for blanco and more dry vermouth than sweet (swap the measurements) for a more martini style. The author (Jack Bettridge) noted that he preferred it more like a Manhattan, and so do I (thus this riff on what was actually published).

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Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Don Julio
Source reference

Wine Spectator, May 31,2013 p.29; attributed to Don Julio

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  • Made with reposado, PFDC halved, and 3 drops each bitters. Lovely aroma. Sophisticated. Plenty of orange and sweetness even with the reduced curaçao. Agree with suggestions that vermouths could be adjusted to a dryer mix.
  • Used about 1 dash each Ango and mole. Would definitely use 1/4oz Cointreau next time, which may significantly improve. Would think the original cocktail was better.
  • Delicious. Chocolatey. Served with orange twist, straight up, very cold.
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drinkingandthinking commented on 2/10/2022:

Orange/chocolate works really well together. Might be interesting to swap bianco for dry to tone down the sweet a bit. Also maybe halve the Cointreau as was suggested. Next time...

Rustier Nail

2 oz American Whiskey, Corsair Triple Smoke Whiskey
3⁄4 oz Drambuie
Instructions

Stir with ice, pour over ice sphere. No garnish.

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Unknown
Source reference

Found on the drinks list at Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale, AZ

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Sherry Jungle Bird

1 1⁄2 oz Palo Cortado Sherry, Lustau
3⁄4 oz Campari
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
2 1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
1 bsp Oloroso sherry, Lustau (as float)
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain over crushed ice, float oloroso, garnish with a mint sprig, an orange twist, and a cherry.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Fred Yarm & Will Thompson, Drink, Boston, MA.
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/06/sherry-jungle-bird.html

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Old Man Winter

1 oz Bourbon, Old Fitzgerald
1 oz Indian Rum, Old Monk
1⁄2 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry
1⁄2 oz Santa Maria al Monte
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Stir, strain, no ice.

Notes

Originally made with Averna rather than Santa Maria.

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Ryan Connelly, Belly Wine Bar, Cambridge, MA.
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/11/old-man-winter.html

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One Night

1 1⁄2 oz Speyside Scotch, The Singleton 12
1 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1⁄4 oz Allspice Dram
1 Egg white
1 ds Bitters (aromatic, as garnish)
1 ds Violet water (spray, as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, garnish.

Notes

The linked recipe calls for 10 ml (about a half oz) of allspice dram, and a similar amount of simple syrup; I cut back on the allspice and adjusted the simple accordingly. Lorincz's original recipe is way sweeter, calling for only 10 ml of lemon juice and 40 of simple: http://definitivedrinkingguide.com/post/62065227648/erik-lorinczs-one-n…

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Year
2010
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Erik Lorincz, The American Bar at the Savoy, London, UK.
Source reference

http://www.foodnetwork.co.uk/recipes/erik-lorinczs-one-night.html?imper…

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Country Life #2

1 1⁄4 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Jamaican rum
1 oz Sweet vermouth
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sam Ross, Milk & Honey, NYC.
Source reference

Sam Ross' Bartender's Choice app for iOS.

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