Diamonds on My Windshield

1 1⁄2 oz Aquavit, Aalborg
1 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 spg Thyme
Instructions

Stir/Strain/Up. Twist lemon zest over top and discard. Garnish with sprig of fresh thyme.

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  • Great martini alternative (Bull Run Regnig Dag Aquavit). We used a small amount of slapped mint in lieu of thyme, which also worked. Love the fresh herbal notes. Agree with dunking lemon peel & leaving in glass. — ★★★★
  • Garnished with some dried rosemary in lieu of fresh thyme. Considering adding a dash of gin as well for next time.
  • Just sprayed lemon juice in the glass.
  • Herbal and refreshing. Used Linie aquavit. Really enjoyed this one.
  • Very classy. Use the best/most interesting Aquavit on the shelf. I used Løiten Linie and was very happy.
  • I concur with all the comments above, never would've expected the St Germain to marry so well with the aquavit; the best aquavit cocktail I've come across so far.
  • Though not low-proof, this had a lightness to it. Would probably be better with a more interesting aquavit than I used.
  • "Herbaceous without being medicinal" is exactly right. (Finally something with the aquavit that I'll happily make again!)
  • Very elegant. Herbaceous without being medicinal. Definitely adding to our roster.
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Steve L commented on 7/07/2018:

I like the thyme visually but I think the cocktail is even better with the lemon oils on the edge of the glass and the lemon twist dunked in.  Great taste. Aquavit rising to a position of prominence in my own personal cocktail cosmos. (it must be that it tastes so much like Swedish limpa.)

I Loved You At Your Darkest

2 oz CioCiaro
3⁄4 oz Bourbon, Booker's
1⁄4 oz Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir/Strain/Up

Notes

Need an extra long stir on this one.

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Bevx commented on 10/24/2012:

A touch sweet, but quite good. Don't have a high-proof bourbon, but I do have a high-proof orange curaçao. Made it with Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage (10 yrs.) and Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao... Flamed an orange peel after the first couple sips; I think it helped. Might try with a 100-proof rye next time.

bartenderkyle commented on 10/29/2012:

Yes, it is on the sweet side. I made it more as an after dinner cocktail. It would also work really well with Rittenhouse 100 instead of bourbon and with a flamed orange peel, and maybe even swapping out the Grand Marnier for Triplum or Cointreau...

A Bouquet of Parentheses

3⁄4 oz Gin, Tanqueray
3⁄4 oz Genever, Bols Barrel Aged
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Suze
1 ds Herbal liqueur, Pernod
Instructions

Stir/strain/one giant rock/lemon zest

Notes

1-2 dashes of Pernod is sufficient. 3 seems to take over the drink.

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  • Solid. 4.5, if I could.
  • Nice sweet/gin/herbal balance. Used 3 ds of Peychaud's bitters rather than Pernod.
  • How many drops of Pernod equal a dash? Perhaps a rinsed glass would be easier. What about using Absinthe instead of Pernod. Used 8 drops of Absinthe. Rate 4
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Eve's Temptation

2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄4 oz Eau de vie of Douglas Fir
1 t Averna
1 twst Lemon peel (Garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish.

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  • Wow. Best use of EDV Douglas Fir I've tried to date.
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McClellan's Curse

2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse
1 oz Sweet vermouth, Cocchi
1⁄4 oz Absinthe
1⁄2 t Allspice Dram, St. Elizabeth
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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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 Apple brandy, Lairds 100 proof
3⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
3⁄4 oz Lemon syrup
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Zachary Pearson commented on 10/17/2012:

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
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Orange juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (rich, 2:1)
2 ds Grapefruit bitters
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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marquisexb commented on 9/05/2020:

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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sevyryelsdorn commented on 1/13/2018:

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
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers (Whiskey Barrel Aged)
Instructions

Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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