Hot & Heavy

1 oz Reposado Tequila, Calle 23
1 oz Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
3 wdg Lemon (cut a lemon into eights and use three of those)
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup ("hot honey"—hot pepper-infused honey)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Combine, muddle, shake, strain into an old fashioned glass over one big ice cylinder, insert a slapped mint sprig.

Notes

A refreshing and spicy agave smash.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jade Brown-Godfrey, Pouring Ribbons, NYC.
Source reference

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hot-and-heavy

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4 stars
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Craig E commented on 7/09/2024:

Curated to change the creator (was Troy Sidle) and add the link. Thanks @yarm!

Diamondback riff (pear)

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila, Calle 23
3⁄4 oz Pear eau de vie, Clear Creek
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
2 ds Bitters (cinnamon bitters)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

History

Joaquín Simó made this delicious riff on the Diamondback for me when I requested something stirred made with Clear Creek pear brandy. Despite the relatively small amount, the pear dominates. Joaquín chose the Calle 23 Repo because it has a floral note that plays well with the brandy; its earthiness also grounds the drink's fruit character.

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Year
2013
Authenticity
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Creator
Joaquín Simó, Pouring Ribbons, NYC.
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From other users
  • A bit bracing/astringent.
  • Dry but strongly fruity, with supporting notes of oak, earth, spice, and subtle floral tones. Good sipper.
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Haumea

1⁄2 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Demerara Rum, Lemon Hart 151
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄4 oz Cinnamon syrup
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
2 oz Cava
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Shake all but Cava and orange peel and strain into a Champagne flute. Top with bubbly and drop in twist.

Yields Drink
Year
2013
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Blue Dragon, Boston, MA.
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2013/06/haumea.html

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Williams Fizz

1 oz Pear eau de vie
1 oz Apple brandy, Lairds
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
1 Egg white
2 oz Club soda
Instructions

Dry shake, shake, strain, top with soda.

Notes

When made with Calvados rather than American apple brandy, Toby calls it a "41 Jane Does."

Yields Drink
Year
2003
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Toby Maloney, Milk & Honey, NYC.
Source reference

Bartender's Choice app for iOS by Sam Ross.

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4 stars
(7 ratings)
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  • Fizzy, fruity, festive. — ★★★★
  • Great summer drink. Fruity and tart.
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laerm commented on 5/29/2017:

I'm shocked and disappointed I was the first one to rate this: it's friggin' delicious.

Ajvan commented on 12/23/2019:

Festive, elegant, fizzy. Makes me think of a wedding or a snowy day. Likely never would've found it, except my wife was making creme brulee, leaving me with a dozen egg whites. Excellent.

Gordon's Cup

2 oz Gin
6 wdg Lime (half of one lime cut into 6 wedges)
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup
3 sli Cucumber
Instructions

Add all ingredients to shaker, muddle, fill with cracked ice and shake. Dump un-strained into glass.

Notes

A gin and cucumber Caipirinha.

Yields Drink
Year
2005
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sasha Petraske, East Side Company Bar,* NYC, 2005.

*RIP
Source reference

Bartender's Choice app for iOS by Sam Ross

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3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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  • Add cilantro, jalapeño
  • Summery. Kind of wind up straining with your teeth. — ★★★★
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Indian Summer Cooler

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
1 1⁄2 oz Rum, Zacapa 23
1⁄2 oz Ramazzotti
1 t Apple butter
3 ds Bitters, Angostura
4 oz Soda water
Instructions

Stir it all up in an ice-filled glass an enjoy!

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Unknown
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Dreizhen commented on 10/21/2013:

This mix of ingredients sounded fantastic and I had to try it. Sadly, I wasn't blown away. I think there's too much soda water and the Bourbon seems to take over. Admittedly, I used Bulleit and not Buffalo Trace, but I don't think that would make the difference.

I tried it again nixing the soda water and cutting out an ounce of Bourbon and I thought it much improved, at least to my tastes. Lets the Zacapa shine a bit more.

Love the idea of apple butter in the drink. I've been messing around with it lately with pretty good results.

El Jefe commented on 11/22/2013:

Dreizhen,

Thanks for the input! I wanted to make this as a cooler (hence so much soda water). I've made it w/o the soda and everything comes up roses (speaking of which, I've got some Four Roses staring me in the face..). I'll fire another one (or three) up this weekend with different bourbon/rum levels.

La Serena Sour

1 1⁄2 oz Pisco
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Orgeat
1 ? Egg white
1⁄2 oz Dry white wine (float)
Instructions

Add everything but the white wine in a shaker. Dry shake. Wet shake. Fine strain into a chilled sour glass. Float 1/2 oz. Sauv Blanc

Notes

A Chilean twist on a New York Sour.

History

Originally created for Chilean Independence Day. Chilean Pisco and white wine were used. However equally good with a Peruvian Pisco and Sauvignon Blanc.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Joshua Perez, Booker & Dax, New York City
Source reference

http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/drink_recipes/la-serena-sour/#axzz2WmepeB…

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  • Made w/ Peruvian Pisco. A nice concept but just not that memorable an experience.
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Christmas in June

2 oz Rum, Kraken
1⁄4 oz Allspice Dram (homemade)
1⁄4 oz Amaretto, Lazzaroni
1⁄8 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Old Fashion
Instructions

Chuck it all in your favorite rocks glass and give it a swirl, toss in two regular ice-cubes ... wait ... just a little longer until the cubes are half-gone - sip & savor

Notes

It tastes like the Holidays, but the Caribbean heritage lets it work in the summer - especially if you have the A/C cranked!

History

I wanted a something using Kraken and the allspice dram I whipped up.

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Your original creation
Creator
srivers, the mancave
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  • Used Kirk and Sweeney 18 year, might retry with a spiced rum.
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Mangeur Pourpre

1 oz Gin, Hendrick's
3⁄4 oz Crème Yvette
1⁄4 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
1⁄4 oz Cucumber syrup (*)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Lime juice
1 sli Cucumber
Instructions

Shake with ice, stain and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice

Notes

*mix 1 part white sugar with 1 part cucumber juice; bring to a simmer, cool & bottle

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Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jason Westplate
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5 stars
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  • Gin- sweet, refreshing, sour
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Red Letters

3⁄4 oz Genever, Bols
3⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
3⁄4 oz Absinthe Rouge, Amerique 1912
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake with ice, strain and pour into a chilled martini glass

History

Genever and Red Absinthe provide a mildly sweeter and florally herbal nature in place of the traditional gin and chartreuse "Last Word"

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Year
2013
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Jason Westplate
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4.5 stars
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  • Genever- sweet, herbal
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