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Tuxedo Cocktail

1 ds Maraschino Liqueur (or 2)
1 ds Absinthe
2 ds Orange bitters (or 3)
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain in to a cocktail glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry and a lemon zest twist.

Notes

This is effectively the same as Savoy's Tuxedo #2 (but see note below). PDT has 2 Plymouth Gin, 1.5 Dolin Dry, .25 Luxardo Maraschino, 2 dashes orange bitters.

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Year
1882
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Harry Johnson
Source reference

Harry Johnson's Bartender's Manual, pg 267

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Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(7 ratings)
From other users
  • Followed PDT spec and found it well balanced (even w/ navy strength gin). A bit plainer than the similar Ford cocktail.
  • Made the PDT recipe. Solid martini variant.
  • PDT p.257
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MOJO1229 commented on 7/30/2016:

<br /> A user cited PDT (The PDT Cocktail Book), page 257, with no other comment. Going to that book, I found the following Tuxedo Cocktail receipe
2 oz Plymouth gin
1.5 Dolin Dry Vermouth
.25 Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
2 dashes House Orange Bitters (half Regan's No. 6 orange bitters and half Fee Bros orange bitters

Preparation: Stir with ice and strain into a chilled, Vieux Pontarlier Absinthe-rinsed coupe

This is a totally different recipe, and just eyeballing the two, I think I would prefer PDT's. Also, note in PDT's recipe, the Absinthe is used as a rinse, and not included as an ingredient. Note, too, 1 oz of Old Tom gin is used in Kindred Cocktail's recipe, whereas 2 oz of Plymouth gin is used in PDT's recipe. An interesting difference. I wonder if the Old Tom gin should be bumped up to 2 oz also (or at least 1 1/2 oz). I'll find out when I try both recipes; I'll report my findings after trying the old and the revised new.

By the way, PDT gives credit for the Tuxedo cocktail to Harry Johnson, in his Bartender's Manual, 1900


Zachary Pearson commented on 7/30/2016:

I cleaned this up - The PDT version is modernized for a 4 ounce pre-chill volume. The Savoy  reflects the dominance of London gin at the time, swapping it out for the Old Tom of Johnson's time. Thanks,  Zachary


MOJO1229 commented on 7/30/2016:

As I said in my prior comment, I would try both recipes, and give you my impressions, suggestions, and recommendations. Here goes:
I started with the PDT recipe, calling for an Absinthe-rinsed glass, Plymouth gin, and 1/4 oz Luxardo Marachino liqueur, among other ingredients. The results: I loved this cocktail! The flavors were well-balanced, light in taste, and a delight to drink. I would rate it a 4.5 for your cocktail book. NOTE: the PDT recipe calls for 1 1/2 oz of Dolin dry vermouth; although I like Dolin vermouth, I am not fond of dry vermouth, so I used only 1 1/4 oz of Dolin dry vermouth.

As for the recipe given by Kindred Cocktails; I used 2 oz (not 1 oz) of Hayman's Old Tom gin, Dolin dry vermouth (in both recipes), St George Absinthe Verte (in both recipes), and Regans' No. 6 Orange bitters (whereas I used the house Orange bitters recipe given in PDT for the PDT recipe). The results: This version of the Tuxedo Cocktail lacked much in the way of flavor--what came through mostly was the Absinthe and the lemon zest. I could not taste the Luxardo Marischino at all (so I added a "skinny" 1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino, and it made a big difference). My rating: Between 2.5 to 3.0

MY RECOMMENDATIONS: For a more flavorful and satisfying Tuxedo Cocktail, use the recipe from PDT (pg. 257), which I gave in yesterday's comment (in case you do not have a copy of the PDT book). Also, use 1 1/4 oz or 1 1/2 oz of Dolin dry vermouth, depending upon your taste. If you prefer to use Kindred Cocktail's version of the Tuxedo Cocktail, be sure to use 2 oz of Old Tom gin--1 oz will not suffice.


Craig E commented on 12/12/2024:

For what it's worth, Punch likes the (#2) version at My Loup, which is 

  • 2.25 Plymouth gin 
  • .5 Dolin Blanc 
  • .25 Maraska maraschino 
  • 4 dashes Regan's 
  • 3 spritzes Pernod Absinthe Supérieure 

expressed and discarded lemon twist and cherry garnish


yarm commented on 12/13/2024:

That blanc vermouth containing article explains why my new bar's recipe bible has the Tuxedo with blanc instead of dry and less vermouth than our Turf Club (essentially the Tuxedo but published elsewhere).


Shawn C commented on 12/13/2024:

It looks like the Punch recipe (from 2024) is repeat of a prior recipe. Difford's Guide has the Tuxdeo No. 2 (Flora Bar's Recipe) from a 2017 version by that Manhattan bar. The bar originally used Plymouth and Dolin Blanc. Difford's adaptation is simplified to just 2 1/4 "gin", and 1/2 whatever Bianco/Blanc they are pushing (Strucchi at this time), 1/4 Luxardo Maraschino, and 4 dashes orange bitters w/ absinthe rinse.

So for Tuxedo No. 2 variants, there are three different historical gin styles to play with (without counting genevers), plus a dry or blanc vermouth. That is six to eight combinations (the latter with a generic genever) assuming the maraschino/orange bitters/absinthe rinse are unchanged, and that the gin/vermouth ratios are also fixed.


Valkyrie

1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1 twst Grapefruit peel (express and discard)
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Twist a grapefruit peel over the top and discard.

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sam Gabrielli, Temple Bar, Cambridge, MA
Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(38 ratings)
From other users
  • Nice sweet Manhattan-y / OF riff. A bit non-descript - I don't really taste the Cynar. Grapefruit twist is a nice touch.
  • A bit sweeter than a Manhattan and a whole lot more bitter.
  • A strong but favorable drink . Perhaps over a large ice cube ? Perhaps better with a lower proof rye?
  • Really good, rittenhouse backbone but well balanced by this split amaro flavor, with a nice floral finish — ★★★★
  • Excellent Manhattan-esque cocktail. Slightly sweet. On menu at Russell House Tavern, Harvard Sq, Cambridge. — ★★★★
  • Tasty, sweeter version of manhattan. Very nice
  • A sweet, more complex Manhattan, the two amari and one liqueur playing complexly and deliciously on the back of the tongue. I served on the rocks With the grapefruit peel twist - I think it's better that way. Made with Temple
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mahastew commented on 12/18/2012:

Delightful. Almost dessert-y in its decadence.



yarm commented on 9/28/2020:

Sam was influenced by the Peralta with how well rye, Cynar, and grapefruit elements come together. He's put this on the menu at almost every bar he's worked at. I made a bunch when I worked under Sam at Russell House Tavern starting in 2013, and he's brought it to South Carolina where it was on the menu at Proof in Charleston for years. At Russell House Tavern, we used to toast good moments by splitting the drink in a V.T.O. (Valkyrie Time Out).


Paynal

1 1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur (rousillion giffard)
1⁄2 oz Orange juice
Instructions

Shake and strain into cocktail glass, garnish with orange spiral.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Oliver Ebert, Becketts Kopf, Berlin, Germany
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Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(2 ratings)
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  • Made with Rothman & Winter liqueur. Too cough-syrupy to me.
  • Started with tequila, orange, and bitter and became more cohesive as I sipped. Very nice combo, and the Giffard Apricot does not stand out but adds a subtle sweetness.
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Zachary Pearson commented on 9/15/2012:

Moderated this somewhat. Moved Reposado (tequila) from notes to the ingredient. The average orange has 2 ounces of juice, so I changed the "1/4 orange" entry to 1/2 ounce (1.5 cl) orange juice, which we assume is always fresh.


New Milano

1 oz Gin
1 oz Cynar
1 oz Dimmi
1 pn Salt
1 wdg Grapefruit (small)
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, squeeze grapefruit wedge, garnish

Notes

I tasted this before adding salt and the grapefruit wedge (which I expressed into the drink) and both additions made the drink better

History

Created by Ryan Fitzgerald at Beretta in San Francisco, CA in 2011 as an equal parts cocktail. https://cocktails.pnewman.com/new-milano.shtml

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Ryan Fitzgerald, Beretta in San Francisco, CA
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(5 ratings)
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christina in tacoma commented on 12/02/2012:

If you have a bottle of Dimmi, I can't think of a better use for it. Cynar and grapefruit are awesome together, and the Dimmi augments the grapefruit flavor as St. Germain would, but with much less sweetness.


Shawn C commented on 4/11/2024:

Curated to provide year, place of origin, and to change from unknown to authentic recipe.


Mountain Man

1 3⁄4 oz Bourbon, Bulleit
1⁄2 oz Aromatized wine, Cocchi Americano
1 Maraschino cherry
Instructions

Stir, strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass, garnish

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Carina Soto Velasquez and Joshua Fontaine, Candelaria, Paris, adapted by Gary Regan
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
2.5 stars
(8 ratings)
From other users
  • Not tried yet
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The White Death

1 oz Cognac, Martell
2⁄3 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3 T Honey (Raw)
5 oz Milk (Warm)
Instructions

Stir it all down in the right order, be very careful so the raw honey really mix down with the milk and not just stays at the bottom.

History

Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simo_Häyhä

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Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(2 ratings)
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noksagt commented on 12/06/2016:

Tasty, but that's really an excessive quantity of honey. Made with overproof bourbon & it was still too much.


Lady Jake

Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Lemon peel garnish.

Notes

Play with the lemon juice. Anywhere from .5 to .75 oz will work.

History

The first reward created for a backer of my new book.

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Yields Drink
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Stew Ellington
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(12 ratings)
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  • Added 1 oz Ginger simple syrup & Rhubarb bitters
  • Easy on the lemon. Ginger and bourbon, good combo
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Julep vs. Sazerac

1⁄3 oz Simple syrup (Mint infused, see note)
1 rinse Fernet Branca
1 spg Mint
Instructions

Sitr first three ingredients with ice, strain into Fernet-rinsed coupe, spank the mint lightly and set it in the glass, half on the rim.

Notes

*To make mint syrup: Boil one cup of water in a pot; turn heat to low and slowly add one cup of granular sugar; stir to dissolve. Turn off heat, then add 20 fresh mint leaves. Let steep 20 minutes. Strain syrup and let cool, then pour into bottle. Add half an ounce of overproof vodka, cap bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for at least a month.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Marc from Edmonds, WA
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(2 ratings)
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Fire Phoenix

Instructions

Mix all ingredients except ginger beer in Collins glass. Add 4 ice cubes. Top off with ginger beer. Stir gently to mix.

History

Inspired from Zach's Dark Phoenix using ingredients I had on hand.

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Your original creation
Curator rating
Not yet rated
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3 stars
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Solstice

Instructions

Build in a rocks glass containing several ice cubes. Stir.

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Yields Drink
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Stew Ellington
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • For as simple as it is, this is very tasty. I used Catoctin Creek Rye, Cointreau, and homemade allspice dram.
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mcoates23 commented on 12/26/2012:

Mighty tasty! I added a couple dashes of grapefruit bitters to poke a little fun at the allspice, and added an amarena cherry for garnish because, well, why not?


Biff Malibu commented on 1/04/2023:

One barspoon of allspice dram didn't really assert itself in the face of 2 oz of High West Double Rye - maybe two barspoons.