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Constantinople

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Fig liqueur (homemade (see notes))
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth (Infused with coffee)
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
2 dr Liquid smoke
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a chill glass

Notes

Balanced flavor of smoke, fig, coffee and bourbon.

Steep 6 figs quartered in 150 rum for 3 days. Strain. Add 2 apple peels, 5 whole allspice. 2 cloves, 5 dashes of orange bitters and a cinnamon stick and let sit for 2 days. Strain. Dilute down to proof with water and syrup made from brown sugar and fig preserves. Should taste boldly of fig.

Infuse 1oz of coffee beans with 8oz of vermouth for no more than 4hrs.

History

My first creation warranting publication.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Kyle Godbey
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4 stars
(1 rating)
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Aldehydes, Mostly Odd

2 oz Arrack, White Lion VSOA
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Imbue
1⁄4 oz Pear eau de vie (Aqua Perfecta)
1 bsp Simple syrup (Piloncillo syrup, see note)
2 ds Bitters, Spanish Bitters
Instructions

Build as a scaffa in a wine glass.

Notes

Piloncillo is unrefined Mexican sugar, usually sold in hard cones. Add 1/4 cup water to 1 cone piloncillo and heat until a syrup forms. Cook briefly, strain into a bottle, and preserve with a bit of vodka.

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Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Zachary Pearson
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Hotty Toddy

3⁄4 oz Calvados
3⁄4 oz Ginger liqueur, King's Ginger
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Build in a London dock glass and fill with hot water.

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capovolto

Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a coupe glass.

Notes

Must be with punt e mes

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Instructions

Dry shake, shake, fine strain, up, top with orange flower water and a pinch of fresh grated nutmeg or cinnamon.

Notes

Works a la Alexander as well, without the egg.

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Notes

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

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1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

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Caroubel

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