Game Set Match

2 oz Bourbon, Basil Hayden's
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Cynar
4 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Old Fashion
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 wdg Lemon
1 ? Brandied cherry
Instructions

Stir (25-30), strain, up & garnish

History

J.P. Caceres, a Washington D.C. based mixologist, developed this twist on the classic Manahattan cocktail by combining the smooth yet subtly spicy flavors of Basil Hayden's bourbon with sweet vermouth, Cynar artichoke liqueur and two kinds of bitters. Complex, with a long finish, this cocktail is the perfect way to enjoy the end of a warm summer night.

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2011 Kindred Cocktails
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J.P. Caceres
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Saw Tooth

2 oz Blended Scotch
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
3 cube Watermelon (1")
Instructions

Muddle, shake, double strain, rocks.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
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Creator
Evan Zimmerman, Woodsman Tavern, Portland, OR.
Source reference

http://summitsips.com/2012/07/drink-of-the-week-saw-tooth/

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Honeypot

1 1⁄2 oz Drambuie
3⁄4 oz Scotch
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Bitters
1 ds Orange bitters
1 dr Orange flower water
Instructions

Shake, strain.

Notes

The original was an exercise in simplicity, a sour made simply of Drambuie and lemon, with optional bitters and orange flower water. The new version is a Rusty Nail Sour with flowery bells and orange whistles.

"I LOVE the Honeypot." -Sterling Archer, ISIS Agent
2011 Kindred Cocktails
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Year
2013
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Your original creation
Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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From other users
  • a bit sweet, but very good
  • Good use of Drambuie; far more interesting than a Rusty Nail. — ★★★★
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Bevx commented on 8/20/2013:

Ha! I watched this exact episode just last night!... No Drambuie though, I'm gonna have to try the Cynar version.

"And I suppose that makes it better?"

Bevx commented on 8/20/2013:

Okay so, due to a dwindling Cynar supply, I went a different (if obvious) route and subbed Barenjager for the Drambuie. Good, but maybe a bit sweet this way. The OFW worked with the honey flavors very nicely, though. I may try adding a drop or 2 to my next Bee's Knees or Metamorphosis!

"It's a bad picture, Pam."

DrunkLab commented on 8/21/2013:

OFW + honey is a thing of beauty. I adjusted the ratios here somewhat after making another and also finding it too sweet.

Archer quote, wait, I... I had something for this.

Albert Park Swizzle

1 oz Blanco tequila
1 oz Bourbon
3⁄4 oz Ginger syrup
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Falernum
4 ds Bitters (to top)
1 spg Mint (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake with ice, strain over crushed ice in a tall glass, swizzle, top with 4-5 dashes bitters, garnish with mint, serve with straw.

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Year
2012
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Creator
Randy Hanson, Summit Sips.
Source reference

http://summitsips.com/2012/05/drink-of-the-week-albert-park-swizzle/

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joperasinger commented on 8/24/2015:

This is really tasty, but to me it tastes mostly like a gingery whiskey sour. What I'm really missing is the tequila.

Pearl Button

2 oz Cachaça, Mae de Ouro
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1 1⁄2 oz Lemon soda, San Pellegrino
1 sli Grapefruit
Instructions

Shake, strain into a Collins with an ice shard, top with soda, garnish with half a grapefruit wheel, serve with straw.

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Creator
John Deragon, PDT, NYC.
Source reference

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/08/19/pearl-button-cocktail-recipe

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The Coal Miner

1 1⁄2 oz Islay Scotch, Lagavulin 16
3⁄4 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup (Scant 2:1)
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir on ice. Up or on a big rock. Lemon Peel.

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2012
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Creator
Fransos
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4 stars
(18 ratings)
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  • Used Laphroiag Lore as it's my favorite smoky scotch. Delicious, high level cocktail
  • As advertised. Bitter and sweet with a ton smoke. Gets better as it get watered down over time. Made w/ Laphroig Select. 3.5★ I'd like to try again w/ Gran Classico instead of Campari.
  • A good “smoky back room” kind of drink.
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Rclimber57 commented on 12/13/2014:

excellent drink. I added 1/2 ounces of Fresh grapefruit juice but excellent.

After Hours (Branca Maid)

1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Fernet Branca
1 oz Ginger beer
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 t Bénédictine
1⁄2 t Allspice Dram
2 sli Cucumber
2 spg Mint (one as garnish)
Instructions

Slap mint, muddle cuke, shake, double strain, top, garnish.

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Year
2013
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Creator
Rafa García Febles, NYC.
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illusionistlynx commented on 4/07/2025:

Made with Larceny Bourbon and Fever Tree Ginger Beer. A bit too astringent as written with the Fernet dominating the flavor. I added 1 additional ounce of ginger beer which improved the flavor, but was too acidic due to Fever Tree Ginger Beer being high in citric acid. If you don't tolerate Fernet Branca particularly well, try 0.5 oz Lime Juice and 2 oz Fever Tree Ginger Beer or use 2 oz of a ginger beer with lower PH such as Bundaberg.

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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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! 

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