The Tokyo Dagger

2 oz Japanese Whisky, Yamazaki 12
1⁄2 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1⁄2 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, garnish with a cherry or a lemon zest.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sean Kenyon, Williams & Graham, Denver, CO.
Source reference

http://web.archive.org/web/20170718085257/http://liquor.com/articles/ra…

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4.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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Sforzando

1 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
3⁄4 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Chichicapa
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, twist.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Eryn Reese, Mayahuel, NYC.
Source reference

http://liquor.com/articles/raising-the-bar-eryn-reece/

Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(21 ratings)
From other users
  • Complex, spicy, smoky. Nice festive zing.
  • Boozy, but balanced. Everything plays well in this one. Cheers!
  • Death and Co.
  • Death and Co. uses two dashes mole bitters, but I usually find 2 dashes overwhelming
  • Smoky, with good balance of sweetness
  • Dry and complex as was mentioned. Well balanced for a drinker down with smoke (I used Vida).
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Jennx commented on 1/03/2015:

I did an absinthe rinse and added orange bitters. Really like it,

Primavera al Pisco

2 oz Pisco, Tabernero Quebranta
3 oz Orange juice
3 oz Pineapple juice
1 ds Grenadine
1 sli Orange
1 Cherry
Instructions

In a Long drink glass with ice, add the Pisco, Orange Juice, pineapple Juice and the last un dash of grenadine.
For decoration un slice of orange with a cherry.

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Unknown
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Average rating
3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
From other users
  • Tastes like a tropical juice mix - you wouldn't have any idea there was alcohol in there...so potentially pretty lethal!
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Safira Stone

2 oz Vodka, Absolut
2 oz Parfait Amour, Bols
2 oz Dry white wine
1 Cherry (decoration)
Instructions

In a mix glass add all ingredients.
Serve in martini glass.

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Unknown
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3 stars
(1 rating)
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Yuletidal Wave

20 oz Pineapple juice
7 1⁄2 oz Lemon juice (or to taste)
2 1⁄2 oz Simple syrup (rich turbinado, or to taste (see note))
5 oz Brandy
10 oz Bourbon
10 oz Gold rum, Cockspur 12
10 oz Pear liqueur, Rothman & Winter Orchard Pear
5 oz Licor 43
2 1⁄2 oz Allspice Dram, St. Elizabeth
2 Pear (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
1⁄2 t Cinnamon (ground, for garnish)
Instructions

Combine all ingredients except pear and cinnamon in an airtight glass container and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use (no more than 4 hours). At serving time, pour over ice into a punch bowl and add pear cubes and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Notes

To make rich turbinado simple syrup, add 2 parts turbinado sugar to 1 part water and boil until dissolved. Store in an airtight container.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Created by Martin Cate, owner of Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge in Alameda.
Source reference

http://www.sfgate.com/food/recipes/detail/?p=detail&rid=17401&sorig=qs

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4 stars
(4 ratings)
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  • Subbed falernum for turbinado syrup, St George Spiced Pear for R&W Pear liqueur, added dashes of Angostura & Bittermens Tiki bitters. Also works great as a base for a tropical holiday bubbly cocktail, with champagne / cava / prosecco as a topper.
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sheri commented on 11/22/2013:

The original article says it makes 10 servings, I changed to 20 for easier scaling - makes 20 drinks.

Falling Sun Manhattan

2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
1⁄4 oz Cassis
1⁄4 oz Nocino
1⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Vya
1 ds Bitters, Bittercube Bolivar
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, one large rock, express and insert twist.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
muse of doom, feu de vie
Source reference

http://feu-de-vie.blogspot.com/2013/11/impromptu-falling-sun-manhattan…

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Average rating
3.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • Nice Manhattan!
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MOJO1229 commented on 3/31/2021:

 

This drink, like a TRUE Manhattan, is a pleasant before dinner drink, and contemplative in nature. But don't be fooled, for while it is a good drink, it is not a Manhattan. Don't, however, let this dissuade you from trying this drink. Buffalo Trace comes through despite the presence of Vya sweet vermouth; the Nocino, however, is hidden, which is too bad. Perhaps a "fat" 1/4 oz" is needed. My only other thought is to try Vya bianco vermouth, to tone down the sweetness. Otherwise, I rated this drink at 3.5.

 

Shawn C commented on 9/04/2023:

I used Nux Alpina, Dolin Rouge, along with Massenez Creme de Cassis. This worked very well--surprisingly so, based on the tepid ratings others have given before. Maybe it was due to the specific combination? Potent, with a baked pecan/walnut flavor and nose, currant/raisin notes, and some bitterness throughout. It is more complex than that simple description. I would give this a 4.5 if I could, but since my wife really liked it I'll bump it to a 5.

Broken Crown

1 1⁄2 oz Tequila, El Tesoro
1⁄2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded
1⁄2 oz Crème de Cacao, Tempus Fugit
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 bsp Grenadine
1 ds Celery bitters
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Kirkland Tap & Trotter, Somerville, MA.
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/11/broken-crown.html

Curator rating
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Average rating
4 stars
(16 ratings)
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  • Unpredictable mix with a likable result. Lots of cherry in the sip and green apple in the finish. A bit too boozy for Friend. — ★★★★
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bkemp1984 commented on 5/08/2022:

Made one using Espolon Blanco and one with Espolon Añejo, side by side taste test. My partner and I both preferred the Añejo. I ended up adding a splash of grenadine to the Blanco after tasting. Used my own creme de cacao and grenadine, with Bitter Truth bitters. My liqueur could stand to be a bit more chocolatey, which I think is one reason I didn't super love either.

The Noisy Cricket

1 1⁄2 oz Branca Menta
3⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao, Tempus Fugit
3⁄4 oz Cream
1 lf Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

History

Created for Audrey Saunders and Robert Hess when they requested a Fernet Grasshopper.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Jim Romdall, Seattle, WA.
Source reference

http://www.drinkspirits.com/cocktail-recipe/great-cocktails-angry-crick…

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5 stars
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Early Dismissal

3⁄4 oz Demerara Rum, El Dorado 12
3⁄4 oz Gin
1 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Hibiscus syrup
Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an edible flower, if available.

History

It's a parent thing.

Picture of Early Dismissal
2011 Kindred Cocktails
Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Stew Ellington
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(3 ratings)
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eggs_again commented on 6/17/2016:

Made an approximation of this with spiced rum and hibiscus cardamom syrup from Portland Soda Works, but the result was great! A bit tart.

nemovere commented on 10/16/2022:

Decent with lime juice and hibiscus syrup reduced by one third, so 2/3oz lime and 1/2oz syrup. Any more than that and you stop being able to tell the gin from vodka in this drink.

Jet Set

1 oz Apple brandy, Lairds 100 proof
1⁄2 oz Aquavit
1⁄2 oz Port
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Apple syrup
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Notes

Fresh apple syrup: juice tart green apples and stir in an equal part of white sugar.

History

A take on the flavors of a Pan American Clipper.

Yields Drink
Year
2016
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(2 ratings)
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  • Extremely fruity! Beautiful with a ruby port.
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