Bicycle Thief

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1 twst Orange peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Stir, strain, neat, twist.

Notes

Curator's note: Balance can be improved with 2 : 1/3 : 1/3 : 1/3.

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
California Gold, Blue Room, Cambridge, MA.
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2012/11/bicycle-thief.html

Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(30 ratings)
From other users
  • Creative use of two amari in this cocktail combine in ways I would not have imagined. Just right, as is, no adjustments. My favorite whiskey cocktail!
  • Kinda good. Kinda sweet. Not deeply remarkable.
  • Easy-drinkin' nice sweet-ish wintry drink.
  • A richly complex Manhattan variant. — ★★★★★
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Kindred Cocktails commented on 6/06/2020:

Curator's 5-star rating is predicated on the leaner 2 spirit to 1 modifer format.

Shawn C commented on 11/01/2024:

My wife and I both like this with the original proportions. Changing to 2 oz Rittenhouse (100 proof) shifts toward rye heat unless there is substantial ice dilution, so it depends on how much bite one prefers and/or how wet the mixing ice is. 2 oz would be a better choice for those using 80 proof ryes though. The Cocchi/Bonal/Cynar combo is a good one that is also used in NoMad's Broadway (only 1 oz rye, and with a barspoon of Luxardo marachino liqueur.)

I have been wondering if this version of the drink appeared before the "Bicycle Thief" using gin/Campari/red grapefruit juice. That one is courtesy of Dutch Kills in New York, which opened in 2009, but I don't know if it was one of their early cocktails. Anyone have more info on the relative timing of the two drinks?

Bruschetta Martini

2 Tomato (cherry tomato)
2 oz Vodka
1⁄4 oz Olive juice
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 sli Garlic
1 pn Salt
1 pn Black pepper
1 lf Basil (as garnish)
Instructions

In a shaker, muddle the tomatoes, add the remaining ingredients and shake over ice for 10-15 seconds. Fine strain into a chilled glass and garnish with the basil leaf.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe by Eric Tecosky, Jones Hollywood, West Hollywood, CA.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Eric Tecosky, Jones Hollywood, West Hollywood, CA.
Source reference

Gaz Regan's 101 Best Cocktails of 2013

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3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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The Emperor

1 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey (chichicapa mezcal)
1 oz Campari
1 oz Curaçao
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir over ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass with a large cube. Add the garnish.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe by Valdez Campos, Manifesto, Kansas City, MO.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

gazregan.com

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Average rating
4 stars
(18 ratings)
From other users
  • Nice Negroni riff, although I liked the second one better when I used Aperol
  • Meh. Curacao doesn't really have strong enough flavor to play with the others and is mostly a sweetener. May try again with more smoky mezcal (used montelobos)
  • 4 for me -- too bitter for Robin
  • Quite bitter
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Canephoros commented on 10/01/2021:

Ilegal Reposado, Pierre Ferrand, Campari. The Campari dominates.

Grace Note

1 1⁄2 oz Vodka
1⁄2 oz PInk grapefruit juice
1⁄4 oz Aperol
1⁄4 oz Falernum
2 ds Peach bitters, Fee Brothers
1 twst Grapefruit peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake over ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe Add the garnish if you like.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Seth Bregman , Bardo Cocktails, Oakland, CA.
Source reference

Gaz Regan's 101 Top Cocktails of 2013

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3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • Swap Falernum for an amaro that pairs well with grapefruit
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Zachary Pearson commented on 12/02/2013:

Curated this - removed "fresh" from the grapefruit juice. Cleaned up instructions to avoid copyright issues. Added creator and date attribution.

laerm commented on 4/09/2018:

There's not a lot of "there" there. I doubled the peach bitters and hit it with an equal amount of Peychaud's.

The Last Wynd

3⁄4 oz Cuban rum, Havana Club (3 yr.)
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 bsp Honey
Instructions

Shake over ice and double-strain into a chilled coupette.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Sian Ferguson, 99 Bar and Kitchen, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Source reference

Gaz Regan's 101 Best Cocktails of 2013

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3.5 stars
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HallA commented on 8/17/2022:

Very nicely balanced last word variant. Used honey syrup rather than honey. The combination of the botanicals from the yellow chartreuse and then maraschino is a really nice, complex evolution.

Patriarch

2 1⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄3 oz English Bishop (see note)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir over ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Add the garnish.

Notes

To make English Bishop: Stud an orange with about 40 cloves and bake at 400 degrees F until golden brown. Quarter the orange and place in a saucepan with 750 ml of ruby port. Simmer for 20 minutes and then add about a cup of sugar. Cool and bottle.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Daniel Brancusi, Vitae, New York City.
Source reference

http://www.gazregan.com/2013/05/101-best-new-cocktails/101-best-new-coc…

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Sencha Flip

2 oz Gin, Plymouth
1 1⁄2 oz Green tea
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 Egg white (from a large egg)
Instructions

Dry-shake, then add a few ice cubes and shake again. Strain into a chilled glass.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe by Jason Walsh, CocktailLogic.com, Brooklyn, NY.

“This cocktail was inspired by my adoration of Sencha Japanese tea. Many people use Matcha, however Sencha has more complexity and flavor so I prefer it over Matcha in certain cocktails.” Jason Walsh.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Jason Walsh, CocktailLogic.com, Brooklyn, NY.
Source reference

Gaz Regan's 101 Best Cocktails of 2013

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Zachary Pearson commented on 12/02/2013:

Curated this. Cleaned up instructions to avoid copyright issues. Changed 1 ounce of egg white to 1 egg white, and specified a large egg. Added creator information. The cited link calls for sweetened green tea - about how much sweetener (and what kind) would be appropriate here?

Thanks,

Zachary

Vakantie

1 1⁄2 oz Genever, Bols
1⁄2 oz Rum, Angostura 7 Year
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Orgeat
1 rinse Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
Instructions

Shake over ice and strain into a chilled Green Chartreuse-rinsed coupe. No garnish.

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Adapted from a recipe by Cynthia Turner, The Magnetic Field, Asheville, North Carolina.
Source reference

gazregan.com

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Czech Your Head

1 1⁄2 oz Brandy, Korbel (12 yr)
1 oz Vermut Rojo, Primitivo Quiles
3⁄4 oz Becherovka
1⁄4 oz Peach liqueur, Edmond Briottet
1 dr Blackstrap Bitters, Bittercube (full dropper)
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, express and garnish

History

A great, soon-to-be-on-the-menu cocktail at Buckley's in MKE: brandy provides the sweetness to temper the extreme bitterness of becherovka without losing its flavor.

Picture of Czech Your Head
2011 Kindred Cocktails
Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Britt Buckley, Buckley's Restaurant & Bar
Source reference

http://buckleysmilwaukee.com/

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Average rating
4 stars
(4 ratings)
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  • surprisingly sweet, could almost leave out the peach
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g28 commented on 2/19/2019:

Quite good. Surprisingly sweet. Made with Cocchi vermouth, Massenez Creme de Peche, Maison Rouge VSOP cognac

Chai-Town Brown

2 oz Bourbon, Maker's Mark (Chai Infused)
1 bsp Allspice Dram (home made)
1 bsp Grade B maple syrup, Deep Mountain
3 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Black Walnut
Instructions

Add Maple syrup, Allspice Dram and Bitters in old fashioned glass. Swirl until blended. Add large cube of ice and pour over Chai Infused bourbon. Garnish with Orange twist.

Notes

The bourbon is 2 bags of chai tea infused with 24 oz of makers mark for 1 hour.
This drink is spicy, yet the black walnut gives it a solid backbone.

History

Featured this ever year with my fall selections.

Chai Town Brown
©Brian Florczak 2013
Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Brian Florczak, Nardis on Chicago, Joliet IL.
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