McClellan's Curse

Instructions

Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Stew Ellington
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  • So close to excellent but a little strong on the absinthe….next time will try a rinse. — ★★★★
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Lance is Gorges

3⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
3⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
3⁄4 oz Lemon syrup
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Quick question - Laird's Applejack is 80 proof, not bonded. The picture (I think) shows the 100 proof Bonded apple brandy. Is what you're using here?

Thanks,

Zachary



Mama Marlowe

1 1⁄2 oz Light rum
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Orange juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (rich, 2:1)
Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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  • Sweet but delicate! I used grapefruit simple syrup...
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I used Wisniowka (Polish Cherry Cordial) and Angostura Bitters. It's got a sweet/sour taste to it, and combination of the orange/lime/bitters gives the taste of grapefruit. Rather enjoyed it!


Carpool

3⁄4 oz Brandy (Cheap American VSOP)
3⁄4 oz Apple brandy, Lairds 7.5 (or Calvados)
3⁄4 oz Curaçao, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake with ice, strain into cocktail glass. If desired, garnish with lemon twist or wedge.

Notes

I used Paul Masson VSOP, but I imagine E&J, Christian Brothers, etc. will work just as well...

History

This is my Sidecar variation. There are many others like it, but this one is mine...

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  • A bit tart; add 0.25 oz simple syrup.
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I missed on first reading that this calls for Laird's 7.5 year - I used regular Laird's bonded and it was very, very dry.


Brat Prince, pt. deux

3⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
3⁄4 oz Calvados (or Laird's bonded applejack)
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers (Whiskey Barrel Aged)
Instructions

Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Dana Special

1 1⁄4 oz Gold rum, Appleton Special
1 oz Campari
1 oz Passion fruit syrup
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake and strain into a crushed ice-filled rocks glass.

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  • Sweet and bitter and tart. Full-flavored. Rate 4
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Marseille, July 4th, 1895

1 1⁄4 oz Byrrh
1⁄2 oz Gran Classico
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Sangue Morlacco
1⁄2 oz Pelinkovac, Maraska
1 ds Lactart
1 bsp Grenadine (hybrid)
2 bsp Cognac, Pierre Ferrand (Ambre, as float)
5 dr Rose water (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake everything except the Cognac and rosewater and strain into a small wine glass. Float Cognac and rosewater on top.

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2012
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1⁄4 oz Virgin Islands Rum, Cruzan Blackstrap
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Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Litigious Rock

1 1⁄2 oz Aquavit, Linie
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
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3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Roro commented on 10/16/2012:

Interesting drink--I added a dash of Peychaud's and garnished with a thin slice of cucumber .