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The Snowball

1 oz Brandy
3⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao, Tempus Fugit
2 oz Corn milk
4 dr Chocolate bitters, Miracle Mile
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
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Creator
Gabriella Mlynarczyk, ink, LA.
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The Doctor Is In

1⁄2 oz Bitters, Angostura
1⁄2 oz Ginger syrup
Instructions

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

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Gabriella Mlynarczyk, ink, LA.
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3 stars
(1 rating)
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Monkey Gland (Palatable)

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Orange juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Triple sec
1⁄4 oz Raspberry syrup
1 ds Absinthe
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

History

Cocktail revivalists have long lamented the tendency of the venerable Monkey Gland to resist palatability. To the modern palate, the standard Monkey Gland recipe—gin, some dashed absinthe and raspberry syrup, and a heaping helping of orange juice, justly called by Dan Chadwick the "fruit of cocktail death"—registers as an unbalanced, overly sweet mishmash of discordant flavors, lacking structure or shame. But with a bit of modern tinkering—adding some acid here, dashing complementary bitters there, replacing orange juice with orange liqueur—we arrive at something with the zippy acidity and bright citrus flavors of a... well, we arrive at a Pegu Club, with some berry juice and an absinthe rinse. Which, come to think of it, is a pretty good thing. Enjoy.

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Year
2013
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3 stars
(7 ratings)
From other users
  • Maybe an Absinthe rinse instead of a dash
  • Calling it "palatable" undersells this. Although there are probably better things to do with your raspberry syrup, this is at least a good drink. (3.5★)
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Bluebeard

1⁄2 oz Agave syrup
1 1⁄2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Aquavit
3⁄4 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Muddle 5-10 blueberries in agave syrup. Combine ingredients in shaker and shake and strain on ice in a tumbler. Garnish with mint sprig.

Notes

The original recommends a dry shake of ingredients and straining it in glass filled with pebble ice.

History

The Bluebeard cocktail is based on the Blackbeard (in PDT cocktail book) made with blackberries in the place of blueberries and lime in place of lemon juice. The original was created by Daniel Eun.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Matt Greenway, NH
Source reference

PDT cocktail book

Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4.5 stars
(10 ratings)
From other users
  • Delicious adaptation!
  • Delicious and surprising.Nice balance.
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Zachary Pearson commented on 7/22/2013:

Moderated this slightly - added blueberries to the recipe from the notes.



Singapore Cricket Club Gin Sling

Instructions

In an 8 ounce highball glass build over ice and stir until chilled.

History

Two members of the Singapore Cricket Club made their own gin sling upon the refusal of the Club to do so (per a piece in the Singapore Weekly Sun in 1913 which included the recipe.)

Picture of Singapore Cricket Club Gin Sling
©2013 Kindred Cocktails. Photo by Zachary Pearson.
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Year
1913
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Creator
Singapore Cricket Club members
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4 stars
(18 ratings)
From other users
  • Sour as made with Tattersall sour cherry. Benefits from a heavy hand with the bitters and a long stir. — ★★★★
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DrunkLab commented on 8/04/2013:

This was nice with San Pellegrino as the cold water.


Stewart commented on 9/29/2015:

I like this but it needs a catchier name.  Maybe something cricket based.  There's already a Leg Before Wicket, what about the Spin Bowler?


mako commented on 12/12/2024:

100+ years later, I fear we are likely stuck with the name.


Shawn C commented on 12/13/2024:

Curated to remove dead link, and to provide a link to the recipe source information in a 2011 Wondrich Imbibe article--most likely what the shortened link was pointing to. The irony is that the cricket club refused to serve a drink that now bears their name. I did some light editing to the creator(s) and history, and changed this to an "authentic" recipe since we have an historical source with the recipe.


Velvet Elvis

3⁄4 c Ice cream (Coffee-flavored)
1 1⁄2 oz Milk (Whole)
1⁄2 oz Crème Yvette
1⁄2 oz Orgeat (1/4-3/4 oz)
1 pn Nutmeg (as garnish)
Instructions

Blend. Pour into a hurricane glass and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Notes

Consider eliminating, or at least halving, the milk for a thicker and more glorious texture.

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Year
2011
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Authentic recipe
Creator
Kevin Burke, Colt & Grey, Denver, CO
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Robinson's Request

2 oz Vodka (cardamom & mace infused)
1⁄2 oz Licor 43
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, up.

Notes

Vodka infusion: 1 gram each of whole cardamom and dried mace flowers per 2 oz vodka. Quick-infuse in an iSi or other cream whipper: charge with N2O, shake for 30 seconds, let rest for 30 seconds, release gas & strain.

History

Recently purchased both a cream whipper and dried mace flowers. This is the result.

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Your original creation
Creator
Christopher Bevins
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3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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Salzburg Cocktail

1 oz Gin
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

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Year
2006
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Authentic recipe
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Average rating
4 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • Doesn’t need the sugar syrup — ★★★
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Spice Trade (Ran Duan)

Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, garnish with a cherry and an orange twist.

Notes

Was recommended to me with "Definitely good for slow sipping while one types unwanted messages to virtual strangers on the internet."

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Ran Duan, Sichuan Garden II, Boston, MA.
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3.5 stars
(8 ratings)
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Sea of Cortez

1 1⁄2 oz Blanco tequila
3⁄4 oz Cassis
1 sli Lime (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, garnish with a lime wheel.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Beachbum Berry?
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Average rating
4 stars
(23 ratings)
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  • This is delicious!!
  • Refreshing. Used home-made cassis. Upped the Cointreau a barspoon.
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shadowkirby commented on 7/27/2025:

Was sure it was going to be too sweet, but was actually really good!