Gun For Hire

2 oz Bourbon, Elijah Craig
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
2 ds Bitters, Bitter Truth Aromatic
1 rinse Islay Scotch, Ardbeg
Instructions

Combine bourbon, Averna, Chartreuse, and bitters with ice and stir. Rinse glass with Ardbeg and discard. Strain stirred ingredients into glass.

Notes

The Ardbeg can also be added using a few drops from a dropper/dasher on the top of the drink in the glass. The intention is to give a slight smoke aroma without imparting much of the flavour. Be sure to use two heavy dashes of the bitters and a higher proof bourbon to keep the drink dry.

History

Named after the 1942 starring Veronica Lake and Alan Ladd. The drink itself is a variation on a Red Hook.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Rhett Williams, Pourhouse, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
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From other users
  • Need to try
  • Smooth, even bourbon drink. Could substitute mezcal for islay scotch. Used Pure Kentucky 107. Try bourbon with less front end bite.
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The Black Rider

1 oz Brandy, Torres 5 Year Old
1 oz Mezcal, Fidencio
3⁄4 oz Cynar
Instructions

Combine ingredients with ice, stir. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rhett Williams, Pourhouse, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Source reference

Http://and1morefortheroad.blogspot.ca/2013/07/the-black-rider.html

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  • Very well balanced with original proportions (1:1:3/4) and absinthe rinse.
  • Absithe.
  • Equal parts, mezcal, brandy, cynar
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Rusty Razor Blade

2 oz Genever
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup (hot pepper-infused)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Notes

Spicy honey is available commercially as Mike's Hot Honey (no relation to Mike's Hard Lemonade (I think)). Or make your own with your hot pepper of choice.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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3 stars
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The Wink

1 2⁄3 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1⁄3 oz Triple sec
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 rinse Absinthe
1 twst Orange peel (expressed and discarded)
Instructions

Shake, strain into absinthe-rinsed glass, twist.

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Tony Conigliaro, 69 Colebrooke Row, London.
Source reference

http://tartinestotikis.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/give-me-a-wink-and-ill-…

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4 stars
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MarkB commented on 7/25/2013:

I think this should be stirred, not shaken.

DrunkLab commented on 7/25/2013:

I haven't read Conigliaro's book, so I'm basing the call to shake, not stir this drink on FrogPrincesse's blog. Based on her photos I'd say she definitely shook hers. While The Wink doesn't contain citrus juice or any other opaque ingredients, it is boozy and full of strong herbal flavors, so I imagine the shaking is Conigliaro's way to make the drink colder/more diluted and thus more palatable to a broader audience. Plus the pink blush from shaking looks cool and suits the name.

Zachary Pearson commented on 7/25/2013:

The drink is indeed shaken - I love Google Books preview function, even if it only gives you a paragraph to go by sometimes.

Thanks,

Zachary

FrogPrincesse commented on 7/26/2013:

Shaken is correct per the book. I did a double take as well as the cocktail does not contain citrus. Shaking gives it a lighter texture which works really well here.

asameshimae commented on 2/09/2019:

Made with reduced tonic syrup, Cointreau blood orange, orange bitters and grapefruit twist. Delicious.

Sgroppino

1⁄3 c Lemon sorbet
1 oz Vodka
3 oz Prosecco
Instructions

Whisk the sorbet with enough of the Prosecco to dissolve it, then add vodka, serve up, and top with prosecco.

Notes

Limoncello or fortified wines (Cocchi Americano, bianco vermouth, etc) make good substitutions or adjuncts to the vodka.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Traditional Italian beverage.
Source reference

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Sgroppino-Cocktail

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Clock Water and Smoke

1 1⁄2 oz Blanco tequila (100% agave)
1⁄2 oz Gran Classico
1⁄3 oz Crème Yvette
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄3 oz Agave syrup
1⁄2 t Mezcal, Del Maguey
12 dr Hellfire Habanero Shrub
1 Blackberry (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Blackberry garnish.

History

My three-year-old son announced one day that his two favorite things to eat are "clock water" and smoke. He's a mystic.

Picture of Clock Water and Smoke
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Your original creation
Creator
Stew Ellington
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4 stars
(16 ratings)
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  • Spicy and complex but a little too sweet. I thought it was improved with a bit more lime.
  • Nice use of Gran Classico! I subbed 1/3 oz. Ancho Reyes for shrub cuz I didn't have any, but I'm guessing the shrub would balance the sweet better. I also used 3/4 oz. Mezcal to make it smokier.
  • Killer
  • Nice smoky. Not too hot with even 16 drops of Habanero shrub.
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Revelation

1 3⁄4 oz Rye, Bulleit
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth
1 ds Orange bitters, Angostura Orange
1 Cherry, Luxardo (As garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail, garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Luke O'Neil, Grace, Portland, ME
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4 stars
(17 ratings)
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  • Not as sweet as your standard Manhattan. The Fernet adds some complexity and interest.
  • Boozy and surprisingly dry. I think I might like these better than Manhattans.
  • The fernet was a little strong, I think I'll scale it back a smidge next time...
  • Balanced Manhattan variant
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Appalachian (Hill People Milk)

1 oz Corn Whiskey (popcorn-infused)
1 oz Tennessee whiskey, George Dickel
5 oz Corn milk
1⁄2 oz Orgeat
1⁄2 oz Coffee liqueur
1⁄4 oz Lemon juice (optional)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 pn Cocoa powder (as garnish)
Instructions

Build in tall glass over ice, stir, garnish with cocoa powder, serve with straw.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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DrunkLab commented on 9/19/2013:

Corn milk. Blend some corn kernels in the milk of your choice, add a pinch of cinnamon or another spice if so desired, let sit in the fridge and strain. So easy the Hill People laugh at you if you can't make it.

The Snowball

1 oz Brandy
1 oz Apple brandy
3⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao, Tempus Fugit
2 oz Corn milk
4 dr Chocolate bitters, Miracle Mile
1 Egg white
1 oz Prosecco
1 pn Cocoa powder (as garnish)
Instructions

Dry shake all but Prosecco and cocoa, shake again with ice for 40 seconds or so, strain into a Collins and top with Prosecco.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Gabriella Mlynarczyk, ink, LA.
Source reference

http://www.lalovingcup.com/cornmilk-brandy-alexander/

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The Doctor Is In

2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Bitters, Angostura
1⁄2 oz Ginger syrup
1 oz Soda water
Instructions

Stir without ice, shoot. Alternatively, stir over ice and sip.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Gabriella Mlynarczyk, ink, LA.
Source reference

http://www.lalovingcup.com/issue-006-not-so-square-root-smoke-vodka-mar…

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3 stars
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