Nutcracker

2 1⁄4 oz Reposado Tequila
1⁄4 oz Cranberry syrup (Cranberry-ginger syrup)
2 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Black Walnut (Black Walnut)
Instructions

Stir all ingredients over ice and and strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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  • So good! It helps that used the outstanding Casamigos reposado. Also, I had to blend orange-cranberry with lemon-ginger syrup so extra complex...
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A Punch for Galen('s Crotch)

16 oz Scotch (Speyburn Bradan Orach)
4 oz Lemon juice
2 oz Amaretto, Lazzaroni
2 oz Grade B maple syrup
1⁄2 T Blackstrap molasses
1⁄2 T Sugar
1⁄2 spg Cinnamon stick
1 pt Ginger beer, Gosling's
Instructions

Mix everything but the Ginger beer into a 750mL bottle a couple hours in advance, shaking until the sugar & molasses dissolves.
Pour 3 oz over a few ice cubes, splash with Ginger beer.

Notes

A Champagne flute works nice, especially if you use refrigerator-dispenser ice cubes.

History

A riff on the Maple Leaf & Godfather for a buddy's Holiday brunch.

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2012
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me in my kitchen, Boulder, CO
Source reference

Maple Leaf: http://drinkdogma.com/the-maple-leaf-cocktail/
Godfather: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godfather_(cocktail)

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Battle Of Algiers

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Woodford Reserve
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Dolin (Chai Infused)
1 pn Black peppercorns
Instructions

Muddle peppercorns in bottom of mixing glass. Add other ingredients. Stir with ice. Fine strain (cause the peppercorns).
Up. Coupe.

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Sandy De Almeida, Churchill, Toronto
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bza commented on 12/09/2012:

Chai infusion instructions?

Army Of Shadows

2 oz Cognac
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
2 bsp Simple syrup (cedar syrup)
2 ds Bitters (orange/clove tincture)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir. Strain. Up. Coupe

Notes

The Cedar Syrup is very quick and easy. Just add a handful of cedar chips to 2 cups water and 1cup sugar, let it simmer for 15 min, or until desired intensity is reached. let cool. starin and bottle.

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bza commented on 12/09/2012:

I like your naming style.

Amos 'n Andy

1 oz Armagnac (Damblat)
3⁄4 oz Port (LBV or Tawny)
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1 ds Bitters (Orange/Clove Tincture)
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Stir. Up. Coupe. orange zest.

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2012
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Sandy De Almeida, Reposado Bar, Toronto
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BamBoozled commented on 8/16/2020:

Good start, but reminded me a little too much of a cough drop. Added 1/2 oz Sfumato Rubarbaro for a smokey top note, and was happy then. 

Brave Bootlegger

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
3⁄4 oz Mozart Black
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
Instructions

Stir with ice and pour unstrained into a rocks glass. Garnish with a wide lemon twist.

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2012
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Chris Reeder, Cambridge, MA
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Dan commented on 12/07/2012:

I have not seen Mozart for sale here in the Boston area. In particular, I'm keen to try Mozart Dry chocolate spirit. Where did you find Mozart Black? Maybe I could talk them into ordering some Dry.

kambel commented on 3/20/2013:

Hi, sorry, totally missed this comment. I was lucky enough to have a friend bring a bottle of Mozart Black back from England for me. I also have the Mozart Dry and the Mozart chocolate bitters. The bitters may actually be my favorite of the three, but they are all great. I very much hope to see Mozart products on shelves around Boston in the near future.

Hisurfadvisory commented on 11/26/2014:

4 out 5. Interesting favors, considering I subbed out Crater rye for the Rittenhouse as I'd just finished off the last of the orphan bottle we had. Also needed to eyeball some Zaya 12year and a little Creme de cacao and I doubt Mozart anything will be available in Hawaii anytime soon. (somehow we survive)

Caraway Daiquiri

1 1⁄2 oz Aquavit
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Cane syrup
1 pn Salt
5 lf Mint
Instructions

Add ingredients in a shaker
Add 5 kold draft cubes and shake
Double Strain into a coupe, garnish with mint leaf

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  • Delicious. Basil leaf is good garnish. Used Krogstad and made according to spec. — ★★★★★
  • Interesting and not too medicinal as i had feared and the mint shines through nicely
  • Closer to 4.5. I personally don't get heavy daiquiri vibes, but still tasty
  • IMHO, an excellent daiquiri is a rare perfect cocktail. This doesn't improve on it, but it takes it in an interesting direction.
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Ulysses

1 oz Reposado Tequila, Lunazul Reposado
1 oz Crema de mezcal, Del Maguey
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄4 oz Campari
13 dr Coffee Pecan Bitters (House Made)
7 dr Hellfire Bitters (House Made or Bitterman's will do)
Instructions

Glass: Coupe.
Ice: None.
Garnish: Grapefruit peel expressed and discarded.
Stir and strain

Notes

A cigar of a drink.

History

Created for Fall 2012 Patterson House menu and inspired by U. S. Grant's smoking habit.

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2012
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James Beck
Source reference

James Hensley

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  • Used Bittermen's New Orleans Coffee Bitters and Fee Bros Black Walnut Bitters instead of the homemade stuff, and it came out really well. — ★★★★★
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Los Altos Negros

2 oz Blanco tequila
1⁄2 oz Amaro Abano, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Zucca
1⁄2 oz Aperol
2⁄3 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, rocks or up. Optional salt rim

Notes

I haven't tried the salt rim yet, but I think it's a good idea.

History

Los Altos (the highlands) is a tequila-producing region of Mexico. Modeled after the Black Manhattan, which substitutes an amaro for a modifier.

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2012
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Dan Chadwick, Kindred Cocktails
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  • The pepper from the Abano and the spice from the Zucca complements the tequila. The Aperol adds the missing orange notes. — ★★★★★
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Grounds for Separation

2 oz Bourbon
1⁄2 oz Aperol
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Build all ingredients in a mixing glass; stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass or coupe. No garnish.

Notes

This is a take on the Grounds for Divorce; it is slightly less bitter.

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  • A bit too boozy — ★★★
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