Bourbon Renewal

2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Cassis
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup (or less)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks.

Notes

Nick Guy, at the link, recommends starting with a 1/4 oz of simple and adding more to taste.

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Creator
Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Clyde Common, Portland, OR.
Source reference

http://bit.ly/15ZTB8K

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4 stars
(29 ratings)
From other users
  • Bourbon choice matters. 3/4oz of lemon juice
  • Nice drink although the experience feels a little unfocused.
  • refreshing and interesting, not too difficult to make but also not that complex
  • Used just a bit of simple - nice drink
  • I use a bit of extra cassis and no simple. Fell in love with this cocktail at Clyde Common happy hour in 2015 or so after hiking Forest Park trails. Popular at my house late summer 2017...
  • Used the full 1/2 oz simple and didn't seem too sweet. (I wonder if my cassis is esp. tart.) Accessible like a whiskey sour but more interesting. — ★★★★★
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alphanumeric commented on 1/25/2021:

1/2 oz. simple is too much for my taste. I'd start with none and go from there.

Key Lime Fizz

1 1⁄2 oz Light rum
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄2 oz Ginger syrup
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1 ? Egg white
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 oz Soda water
Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients but soda water. Shake with ice. Strain into a chilled collins glass with ice. Top with soda water and float an Angostura design.

Notes

For an even more desserty drink, use vanilla syrup or orgeat in place of ginger syrup.

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3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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  • Interesting; didn't have ginger syrup on hand, so subbed simple -- would like to try again with ginger.
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Deep Blue Sea

2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄4 oz Crème de Violette
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

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Year
2007
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Michael Madrusan, Little Branch, NYC.
Source reference

Sam Ross' Bartender's Choice app for iOS.

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4 stars
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  • Not sure what to think about this. It's ok...it's a solid 3. Maybe try with different gin. Used Sage which can overpower some.
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Satan's Circus

2 oz Rye
1 oz Campari (Bird Chili Infused)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
Notes

The original calls for .75 ounces of chili-infused Campari, but increasing the amount of Campari to 1 or 1.25 ounces balances the Cherry Heering and adds more spice.

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Creator
NoMad Bar
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The Sea Dog

2 oz Madeira (Sercial)
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
2 twst Orange peel (Shaken)
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake all including orange twists and strain over rocks. Garnish with an expressed lemon twist.

Notes

Sercial is the lightest, driest, and most acidic style of Madeira.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Kirk Estopinal, New Orleans, LA.
Source reference

Food & Wine Cocktails 2013.

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Sprezzatura Royale

1 oz Amaro Nonino
1⁄2 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand 1840
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup (2:1)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 1⁄2 oz Lambrusco (or sparkling rosé wine)
Instructions

Shake, strain into flute over sparkling wine.

Notes

Sprezzatura: studied nonchalance, casually askew fashion, "oh, this old thing?" in one word.

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Year
2013
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Authentic recipe
Creator
Joaquín Simó, Pouring Ribbons, NYC.
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  • Deep but refreshing, good mix of fruity and oaky flavors, great acidity.
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Mutiny Suppressor

1 oz Amaro Nardini
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Gin, Perry's Tot Navy Strength (or other navy strength)
1⁄4 oz Galliano
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, old fashioned glass, one large rock, grapefruit twist.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Joaquín Simó, Pouring Ribbons, NYC.
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4 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • Appreciate that this tastes boozy without being super strong. I used regular strength (Conniption) gin to further make it a 'session cocktail'.
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Cocktailsauced commented on 3/25/2016:

Subbed averna for nardini as I don't have it. Interesting but a little too sweet for me. Like an Italian candy bar. 

Shawn C commented on 11/17/2022:

3 to 3.5 but I can't go 4. Flavorful presentation of Nardini; although a bit sweet and with a small volume. I don't think the small ratio of gin to amaro's etc. works well in this drink. Perhaps double the gin to 1 oz. (navy strength or standard dry gin) to tone down the sweetness.

Teddy Bear

2 oz CioCiaro
3⁄4 oz Islay Scotch, Bowmore Legend
1⁄4 oz Cream Sherry
1⁄2 oz Rich simple syrup 2:1
3 Blackberry
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
3⁄4 oz Soda water
Instructions

Muddle blackberries in simple, shake, double strain over ice in a highball glass, stir in soda, garnish with three more blackberries on a skewer.

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2013
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Creator
Troy Sidle, Pouring Ribbons, NYC.
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Black Lily

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1 oz Fernet Branca
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake, strain over ice in rocks glass

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Creator
Kyle Ford
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  • Orange juice then menthol tastes. Not a bad option if looking for a Fernet showcase. — ★★★
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Gracie Cocktail

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
3⁄4 oz Pineau des Charentes
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
1 ds Bitters
1 oz Champagne
1 Brandied cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain over champagne and cherry in a cocktail glass.

Notes

Named for Manhattan mayoral manor Gracie Mansion.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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