Topolobampo Cocktail

1 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey San Luis del Rio
1⁄2 oz Brandy, Don Pedro
1 1⁄4 oz Lime juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
3 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 pn Salt
1 wdg Lime (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain into salt-rimmed glass, garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2005
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Topolobampo, Chicago, IL, named by Chuck Taggart after he couldn't find the name of the original (it doesn't appear to be on their current menu).
Source reference

http://drinkdogma.com/mezcal-a-can-of-worms/comment-page-1/#comment-986

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4.5 stars
(9 ratings)
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mattbenfield commented on 11/23/2013:

Yummy. just used regular tequila, though I wouldve liked something smokier. I rimmed glass with sugar as I don't favor salt rims -- sure it's good with salt though! sugar was prob a bit much :)

drinkingandthinking commented on 1/27/2021:

Much too sour for me. I added a bit of Milagro Silver tequila to cut the lime a bit - pretty good

Cassis de Dijon

1 oz Virgin Islands Rum, Cruzan Blackstrap
3⁄4 oz Cassis
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 bsp Simple syrup (turbinado sugar)
1⁄2 bsp Dijon Mustard
1 wdg Lemon (as garnish)
1 Blackberry (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake and strain over crushed ice, garnish with a lemon wedge and a blackberry.

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Matt Tanner, Anvil Bar & Refuge, Houston, TX.
Source reference

http://drinkdogma.com/mustard-cocktails/

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3.5 stars
(13 ratings)
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  • Excellent and interesting. It could definitely benefit with even a little more mustard!
  • Mostly tart and sweet but nice complexity. The mustard is not as weird as it sounds. — ★★★★
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laerm commented on 10/15/2016:

Wow, this is darn good. I kinda wish it was a little more mustardy, even.

applejack commented on 1/04/2020:

Didn't have any dijon mustard at the bar, but to me Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro has always had a mustard note to it, so I tried .25 oz of that instead of the mustard and turbo.  Nice balance and interesting flavor, though the drink is a bit small with the 1 oz base.  I did it up in a coupe; not sure it would stand up to being served over crushed ice as the flavors (and proof) aren't overwhelmingly strong.  Perhaps with a short shake.

Son of a Beesting

2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Ginger-Honey Syrup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Rose water (spray)
1 Candied ginger (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain into a rosewater-sprayed old fashioned glass over a rock, garnish with candied ginger.

Notes

A flowery, gin-based spin on the Penicillin.

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

Sam Ross' Bartender's Choice app for iOS.

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3⁄4 oz Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier
3⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth, Cinzano Bianco
3 ds Orange flower water, Fee Brothers
1 wdg Lemon
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, orange flower water, garnish

Notes

Adjust the sweetness by expressing the lemon wedge more/less

Picture of Casa Arancione
2011 Kindred Cocktails
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Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jason Westplate
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KushCus commented on 7/09/2021:

Works as an early aperetivo or late livened.

Basil Sour

2 oz Bourbon
2 lf Basil (large, divided)
1 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Combine 1 basil leaf with ingredients into a shaker. Shake vigorously, server over large cube with 1 basil leaf as garnish

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Unknown
Creator
Billy the bar tender
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Average rating
3.5 stars
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  • 3/4 oz lemon 3/4 oz simple
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Oxycontin Cocktail

2 oz Gin, CH London Dry (Infused with Lapsang Suchong)
1⁄2 oz Ginger syrup
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup
Instructions

Build in Shaker, Shake and strain into rocks glass over fresh large ice.

Notes

Infuse gin with Lapsang Suchong Tea with 3 Tblsp per bottle for 25 minutes

History

Sam Ross' Penicillin cocktail uses scotch, this subs tea gin for that ingredient.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Kyle Davidson, CH distillery, Chicago, IL
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Pear Collins

2 oz Bourbon, WL Weller (7yr 90proof)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Pear juice (Run through Centrifugal Juicer)
2 ds Bitters, Amargo Chuncho
1⁄4 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄4 oz CioCiaro (float)
Instructions

Build in a shaker, Shake briefly, strain into collins glass, then fill with crushed ice. Float a quarter ounce of Amaro CioCiaro.

Notes

Any Pears will do, Asian Pears/Bartelett/Bosc. Best to let them ripen before juicing.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Kyle Davidson, Blackbird, Chicago
Curator rating
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Average rating
4.5 stars
(8 ratings)
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Used rothmans pear liqueur instead of pear juice and skipped the syrup to makes a very delicate and dry cocktail.  Fabulous 

Flor de Cafe

1 oz Coffee (Iced French Press)
1 oz Rum, Flor de Caña 7
1⁄4 oz Demerara syrup
1⁄4 oz Amaro Nardini
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Orange peel (Express and discard)
Instructions

Build in a mixing glass. Stir, strain, serve up in a chilled glass.

Notes

Coffee seems best when fresh pressed and chilled, not double strength or cold brew.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Kyle Davidson, Blackbird, Chicago
Curator rating
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2 1⁄2 oz Rye
1 oz Cynar
2 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate
1 twst Lemon peel
1 Brandied cherry (optional)
Instructions

Stir all ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass for at least 30 seconds (longer=better). Strain into an OF glass with a large cube of ice. Garnish with a lemon peel and (optional) brandied cherry

History

A sweet take on the Manhattan

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Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
El Jefe
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4 stars
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Nice desert cocktail, used Makers Mark bourbon

The High Road

1 1⁄2 oz Scotch, Auchentoshan 3 Wood
1⁄2 oz Pear eau de vie
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
2 oz Soda water
Instructions

Shake, strain, serve over soda and ice shard in a Collins.

Notes

A highball served at the Auchentoshan Switch Northeast Regional Heat.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Clover Club, Brooklyn, NY.
Source reference

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