Balboa

1 1⁄2 oz Añejo rum, Ron Abuelo
1⁄2 oz Ginger liqueur, King's Ginger
1⁄2 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Lustau
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Allspice Dram, St. Elizabeth
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sahil Mehta, Estragon, Boston MA
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/08/balboa.html

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Blackberry-Mint Julep

1⁄2 c Mint
1 pt Blackberry
6 T Sugar
1⁄2 c Bourbon
4 c Ice cubes (small)
4 spg Mint
Instructions

STEP 1
Roughly chop mint leaves.

STEP 2
Puree the mint, blackberries, and sugar in a blender. Press through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard seeds.

STEP 3
Rinse blender, then return puree to blender, and add bourbon and small ice cubes; blend until smooth. Divide mixture among 4 glasses. Garnish each with a mint sprig

History

Like the original, our julep features bourbon infused with mint. But this drink's signature sweetness is tempered by the tartness of blackberries, which also tint it a gorgeous shade of purple. Another twist: Our cocktail is blended with -- rather than served over -- ice, creating a slushy texture

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Unknown
Source reference

http://marthastewart.com
http://www.marthastewart.com/274402/signature-cocktails/@center/276959/…

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Black Flip

2 oz Stout (Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout)
1 1⁄2 oz Virgin Islands Rum, Cruzan Blackstrap
1⁄2 oz Demerara syrup
1 Whole egg
Instructions

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, and stir to decarbonate beer. Dry shake ingredients, then add ice and shake again. Strain into glass and garnish with grated nutmeg.

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Year
2007
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Jim Meehan
Source reference

The PDT Cocktail Book

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Brindisi commented on 12/26/2015:

Tried this with 1/2 ounce of Wondermint substituted for 1/2 ounce of the rum.  Very tasty! 

Norwegian Paralysis

1 oz Aquavit
1 oz Rum
1 1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Orange juice
1⁄4 oz Orgeat
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1 wdg Lemon (garnish)
Instructions

Fill Collins glass with ice. Shake ingredients with ice, then strain into Collins glass. Garnish with lemon wedge.

History

Based on an older drink called Polynesian Paralysis (or Sleeping Giant)

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Martin Cate, Smuggler's Cove, San Francisco, CA
Source reference

http://professorcocktail.com/all-recipes/drink-recipes/aquavit-review-k…

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noksagt commented on 3/07/2020:

The orginal Martin Cate version is:

1 1/2 oz Orange Juice

1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice

1/2 oz Lemon Juice

1/4 oz Orgeat

1/4 oz Demerara Syrup

1 1/2 oz Aquavit

Zachary Pearson commented on 3/08/2020:

Unless there's a lot of protest, I'm going to revert this drink to the actual SC recipe. Thanks,  Zachary

yarm commented on 8/29/2024:

It should be moved to the book version. I haven't seen the rum split before, but that might be where it started and not where it ended up. Also, that link is dead so I couldn't even check.

Melon Stand

2 oz Gin
1 oz Watermelon juice
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Aperol
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
Instructions

Shake ingredients with ice. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, and garnish with three watermelon balls.

Yields Drink
Year
2008
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Jane Danger
Source reference

The PDT Cocktail Book

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Literary Agent

1 1⁄2 oz Japanese Whisky, Yamazaki 12
3⁄4 oz Yuzu juice
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Rich demerara syrup 2:1 (Muscovado sugar)
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Shake, strain, up, twist.

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Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Payman Bahmani, PDT, NYC.
Source reference

http://umamimart.com/2010/06/happy-hour-literary-agent/

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  • Used yuzu "syrup" which is really more like sweetened juice, so added 1/3 oz lemon, halved demerara, added 1/4 oz more whiskey - & voila! Very good, & super refreshing.
  • 1.5 whisky / .75 grapefruit / .75 lemon / .5 yuzu syrup / .25 maraschino
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Idle Hands

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila, Siete Leguas Reposado
1 oz Gewurztraminer (Anthony Nappa Wines Spezia Gewurztraminer)
1⁄2 oz Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
1⁄4 oz Averna
2 ds Hellfire Habanero Shrub, Bittermens
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, garnish with a dried chile de arbol.

Notes

The wine is from the North Fork of Long Island, and is made in a dryish style from heavily botrytized grapes. The best approximation might be an Alsace VT Gewurz with a thread of saffron infused into it for a few minutes.

History

One of Gary Regan's 101 Best New Cocktails of 2013.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Payman Bahmani, PDT, NYC.
Source reference

http://www.gazregan.com/2013/07/101-best-new-cocktails/101-best-new-coc…

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Peyton commented on 9/08/2013:

This one is godhead. Anejo tequila adds a little smoke. Must try with mezcal.

Kurling Cocktail

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1⁄2 oz Tequila, El Tesoro Platinum
1⁄2 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey San Luis del Rio
3⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth, Dolin
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄4 oz Acqua di Cedro, Nardini
Instructions

Stir. Coupe. No garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Katie Stipes, Mayahuel NYC
Source reference

http://cocktailbuzz.blogspot.com/2010/08/mayahuel-where-food-and-cockta…

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Turkish Song of the Damned

1 1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Demerara Rum, Lemon Hart 151
1⁄2 oz Coffee (Cold)
1 t Old Tom Gin, Ransom
1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 ds Cardamom bitters
Instructions

Stir, strain, rock.

Notes

Turkish coffee, cigar, bitter chocolate.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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HallA commented on 1/12/2025:

Mostly tastes like slightly mellowed cynar, which isn't a bad thing at all.

Limey Ben

2 1⁄2 oz Vodka (wheat based)
5 oz Limeade
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 sli Lime
Instructions

Fill a highball glass w/ ice, mix and stir. Garnish w/ a lime wheel

Notes

Original recipe: 1:1, vodka to limeade

History

A screwdriver-esque drink co-invented with my then British roommate. Using a wheat based vodka keeps the sour and sweet better balanced and gives the drink a lighter mouthfeel than a potato based vodka would

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2011 Kindred Cocktails
Yields Drink
Year
2008
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jason Westplate, Benjamin Carr
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