Bankers Are Wankers

1 oz Irish whiskey, Redbreast (Cask strength)
1 oz Jamaican rum (Dead Rabbit Jamaican rum blend; see note)
1 oz Port, Graham's (Graham's LBV)
1 oz Lime juice
1 oz Raspberry syrup
3 ds Bitters, Dr Adam Elmegirab's Orinoco Bitters
1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake hard, double strain into a cocktail glass over one fresh block of ice, top with grated nutmeg.

Notes

The Dead Rabbit wanted a more molasses-driven, high alcohol rum to replicate the Jamaican rum described in 19th century literature, and, unable to find a commercial example that matched that profile, created a house blend. Theirs is a mix of Cruzan Blackstrap, Smith & Cross, and Banks 7; any funky dark rum should work here, augmented by either a dash of the Cruzan or a touch of actual molasses.

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2013
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Creator
Jack McGarry, The Dead Rabbit, NYC.
Source reference

http://blip.tv/potluckvideo/the-dead-rabbit-s-bankers-punch-cocktail-66…

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  • Bright, rich, dark flavors: raspberry, molasses, hogo, grape, citrus, nutmeg. Wow. — ★★★★★
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dannyfresh commented on 10/13/2013:

I've seen him speak of that blend. it's a great idea. what ratio of rums do you recommend for those brands?

DrunkLab commented on 10/13/2013:

My guess, based on his description and the relative intensities of those three rums, is something like 1 oz Banks 7 to 3/4 oz S&C to 1/4-1/2 Blackstrap. I plan on asking next time I'm there.

DrunkLab commented on 10/19/2013:

Ha. I think Jack McGarry's back behind the stick tonight after spending the last month or so in Europe so maybe I'll stop in and ask.

DrunkLab commented on 1/24/2014:

Jack McGarry confirmed to me that it's equal parts of the three rums. It works better than you'd expect.

The Cableknit

1 oz Demerara Rum, El Dorado 12
1 oz Calvados
1⁄2 oz Jamaican rum, Smith & Cross
1⁄2 oz Coffee liqueur, Varnelli Caffe Moka
1⁄2 oz Licor 43
1 oz Grapefruit juice
4 oz Crushed ice
Instructions

Blend for 10 seconds, pour un-strained into a tiki mug or old fashioned glass, garnish with umbrella.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
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Creator
Mike Ryan, Sable, Chicago, IL.
Source reference

http://www.tastingtable.com/entry_detail/chefs_recipes/12647/The_Cablek…

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Seriously strange. Maybe it's because I used a different coffee liqueur (Tempus Fugit), but I'm not sure these flavors work together.

Bitter Apple

1 1⁄2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds 100 proof
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Barolo Chinato
1⁄4 oz Galliano
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

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3⁄4 oz Averna
3⁄4 oz Aperol
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 twst Grapefruit peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake ingredients. Double strain into a chilled rocks glass neat. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.

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Put on Stun

1 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded
1⁄2 oz Ramazzotti
2 ds Bitters (root beer bitters)
Instructions

Stir, strain, rock, twist.

Notes

After the first few apple/root beer-flavored sips, the taste transforms into something with a strong Bubblicious bubble gum flavor. It's somehow still delicious, but if that prospect worries you, I recommend serving it up rather than on a rock.

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Otis Florence, PDT, NYC.
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yarm commented on 10/06/2024:

I recommend a tsp of simple/demerara to match the build of the Pop Quiz (essentially this same drink but with Bourbon as the spirit and mole as the bitters). Comes across as a bit hot.

Shawn C commented on 10/21/2024:

I agree, this is way too hot and dry, a whopping 92 proof before ice dilution. The individual flavors are mostly lost from the astringent heat, although the rootbeer still comes through, albeit somewhat acrimoniously (I used Bittercube Rootbeer Bitters which I usually like.) Next time I will try the 1/6 oz Demerara syrup, ~90 proof rye (e.g. Bulleit) and 86 proof Laird's Apple Jack.

Divine Delusion

1 1⁄4 oz Cachaça, Novo Fogo (aged)
1 oz Aveze
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, twist.

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Year
2012
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Creator
Tommy Klus, Kask, Portland, OR.
Source reference

http://www.tastingtable.com/multipart_element/national/976

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Flying Dutchman (PDT)

3⁄4 oz Plum eau-de-vie, Clear Creek
3⁄4 oz Genever, Bols
1⁄2 oz Crème Yvette
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
1 bsp Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1 Brandied cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe, garnish.

Notes

Unrelated to any other drink of this name, this Flying Dutchman is a reverse-engineered genever-based 'ancestor' of the gin Aviation.

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2009
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Creator
Jim Meehan, PDT, NYC.
Source reference

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Girl from Jerez

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1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe, grated nutmeg garnish.

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2009
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Creator
Jim Meehan, PDT, NYC.
Source reference

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3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain

History

Inspired by the Bonatti and the Jets cocktail served at Brick & Mortar in Cambridge, MA.

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  • Made with Cocchi Americano and Rammazotti because that's what I had. Dash of walnut bitter with a lemon twist. Apologies to the original poster for all the tweaks but it was still surprisingly tasty.
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Rating's Ration

2 1⁄2 oz Virgin Islands Rum, Pusser's
1 oz Lime juice
1 oz Simple syrup
1 1⁄2 oz Soda water
Instructions

Shake with ice, pour unstrained, top with seltzer.

Notes

Not a recreation, but an update, of the rum ration given out to enlisted men in the British navy ca. 1867, as outlined in Zach Pearson's recent article on the Gimlet. The rum's volume has been bumped up to approximate the proof of navy rum, and the water cut down and partially replaced with ice. Lime cordial can be used in place of the juice and syrup.

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