Day Old Bread

1 1⁄2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Aquavit
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1⁄2 oz Cynar
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a coupe rinsed with absinthe.

History

I was inspired to riff on Maks Pazuniak's 100 Year Old Cigar, and I swapped the dark rum accented by smoky Islay Scotch for a 3:1 rye whiskey to aquavit combination that I have used in drinks like Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck and was still fresh on my mind from having the Mergers & Acquisitions two weeks prior. I dubbed the drink Day Old Bread due to the rye and caraway notes.

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Year
2023
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Frederic Yarm, Boston, MA
Source reference

https://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-old-bread.html

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From other users
  • I liked the Rye compliment to the Caraway in the Aquavit. I used my house-made Aquavit.
  • Boozy and mature though slightly on the sweet side. Made with a BFC and absinthe spray in addition to light rinse. — ★★★★★
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danoman89 commented on 10/29/2023:

Bready, herby, sweet, almost yeasty. Absolutely wonderful

Doctors Orders

3⁄4 oz Calvados (fat 3/4 oz)
3⁄4 oz Gin, Fords
3⁄4 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth, Carpano Bianco
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki
1 ds Orange bitters
1 sli Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir all ingredients, strain, rocks glass, king cube, garnish.

Notes

Tiki bitters hard to balance for cinnamon/allspice flavors. Open for suggestions on Calvados I love a pear influence.

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River Rat

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1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
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Instructions

Shake over ice and strain into a frosted coupe.

Notes

I used 2:1 ratio of lemons to apples for the oleo sacchrum and dark brown sugar.

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Creator
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Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a frozen coupe glass.

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Carl N.
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Instructions

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1⁄2 oz Amaro (Bordiga Dilei Amaro)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain over a large rock, or into a chilled cocktail glass.

Notes

I have not used a garnish for this one as the components don't really need any help, but if you find a garnish that you like with this drink that adds something special, please comment.

I accidentally made this first with Dopo Teatro, and loved it (two similar looking narrow bottles in the vermouth/syrups/wine based aperitivo fridge.) The Barolo Chinato version is even more flavorful/complex.

Adjust ratios to your taste. I was hooked on my initial recipe ratios, so I have not experimented much.

History

I came up with this last night (10/4/23) while trying to find a signature cocktail for Bordiga Dilei Amaro. I thought pairing it with Barolo would work well and that a rye/apple brandy split base would be interesting. And was it ever! This is a rich, flavorful, engaging drink.

The name is an acknowledgement of the contribution of American apple brandy and whiskies in combinations with the bitters and aromatized wine mastery of the Old World.

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Creator
Shawn C., Fresno, California
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Notes

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Notes

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Instructions

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Notes

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History

Created by former head bartender at Lani Kai. His name is Joseph Swifka. Refined version here - House drink at Niku Steakhouse in San Francisco.

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2023
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Former head bartender at Lani Kai. His name is Joseph Swifka. Refined @ Niku Steakhouse
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Lust For Life (The Breslin NYC)

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1 oz Lemon juice
1 oz Lavender syrup
5 lf Mint
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Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, combine the mint leaves and lemon juice, and gently muddle. Add the remaining ingredients except the soda, along with ice. Shake vigorously, and strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda, and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Notes

Personally had this when the Breslin first opened

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Authenticity
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Source reference

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