Pleasure and Pain

1 3⁄4 oz Batavia Arrack, Van Oosten
1⁄2 oz Walnut Liqueur, Nux Alpina
1⁄2 oz Branca Menta
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Year
2012
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Creator
Misty Kalkofen, Brick & Mortar, Cambridge, MA
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4 stars
(5 ratings)
From other users
  • Out of Mentha so used Fernet Branca (a little skinny). Extremely strong flavors but solid. 3.5★
  • Sweet
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christina in tacoma commented on 9/13/2012:

This is more of a dessert cocktail, but it is spicy, herbal, and minty and I like it. I can't really taste the batavia arrack behind the liqueurs; the branca menta and nux alpina dominate but I like them both and think they work quite well together.

mahastew commented on 2/05/2014:

I subbed my own homemade nocino for the Nux Alpina and am experiencing something very much like the way the rubber soles of new sneakers smell.

mako commented on 10/27/2020:

There's a lot of strong flavors in this drink. I feel like the Batavia Arrack is present, but it's understated.

Attitude Dancing

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac, Pierre Ferrand 1840
1 oz Fernet Branca
3⁄4 oz Kummel
1 oz Water
Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a room temp double old fashioned glass. Do not chill. Serve at room temperature.

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Year
2012
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Creator
Misty Kalkofen, Brick & Mortar, Cambridge, MA
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3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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  • Kümmel is a sweet clear digestive liqueur distilled from grain or potatoes and flavoured with caraway seeds, cumin, fennel, orris and other herbs.
  • Great in my flask.
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Best In Show

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Ransom
1 oz Pamplemousse Rose
1⁄2 oz Aveze
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
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Creator
Misty Kalkofen, Brick & Mortar, Cambridge MA
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Average rating
4 stars
(5 ratings)
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  • Subbed Taneda for Avese and it was fabulous!
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pfc commented on 9/21/2018:

Subbed Taneda for Avese and it was fabulous!

Shawn C commented on 5/24/2023:

This one grew on me as I sipped it. The Ransom gin takes over with its cardamom/juniper/coriander/corn/malt character, but this is supported in a constructive way by the sweet, lemony, gentiane character of the Aveze. The pamplemousse acts more like a typical fruity vermouth base providing broader context--rather than a grapefruit impression. Somewhat sweet overall, but matching the flavor intensity of the gin.

A Slow Dance with Pedro Infante

1 3⁄4 oz Crema de mezcal, Del Maguey
3⁄4 oz Gran Classico
1⁄2 oz Averna
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled glass. Enjoy while swaying to the heartbreaking sounds of Pedro Infante.

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Creator
Misty Kalkofen, Brick & Mortar, Cambridge MA
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4.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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Zachary Pearson commented on 9/03/2012:

Curated this slightly - moved "crema" from the brand side to the ingredient side.

Change of Key

1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Campari
1 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
Instructions

Build in rocks glass over ice

Notes

I've been making it with equal parts, and it's great that way, but there is no reason that you couldn't increase the bourbon by 1/2 ounce for a drier drink. Obviously, rye would work as well.

History

I simply substituted Bonal for the vermouth in a Boulevardier. It turned out way better than I was even anticipating.

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Year
2012
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Creator
Mike Brinza
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4 stars
(22 ratings)
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  • Used 1.5 Evan Williams bonded. 1.25 might've been better. Like a Boulevardier that leans more towards herbs than chocolate.
  • Works with Luxardo Bitter, as well. Went with 1.25 oz bourbon.
  • I love all these ingredients, but I find this a bit heavy. Wd love to build around Bonal. Maybe with Aperol or Cappelletti? Or sub Calvados for the Bourbon (I used Elijah Craig)?
  • Used 1.50 oz Evan Williams single barrel bourbon over large ice sphere. Very smooth. Rated 4.5
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sfnyc commented on 3/02/2018:

Bumped up the bourbon to 1.25 oz.

Ajvan commented on 1/28/2021:

Bumped the bourbon to 1.25, orange peel garnish. Delicious, on the sweet side. Next step is trying with Rye to dry it out more.

MOJO1229 commented on 8/27/2022:

Used 1.5 oz Four Roses small batch bourbon. Absolutely delicious.
Rate 4.5 easily.

The Four Humours

1 oz Jamaican rum, Smith & Cross
1 oz Virgin Islands Rum, Cruzan Blackstrap
3⁄4 oz Santa Maria al Monte
1 bsp Bénédictine
4 ds Bitters, Angostura
4 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

Notes

The ratio may be 1 1/2 Smith & Cross and 1/2 Cruzan Blackstrap. Incredibly good. Firmly bitter, almost like lighting Smith & Cross on fire. Smoky and austere. Definitely a sipper, but completely impressive.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
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Creator
Brandon Wise, Imperial PDX
Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(2 ratings)
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  • Santa Maria al Monte substitute = half Fernet Branca, half Averna. Or better yet, Zwack Unicum seems to be the half Fernet/half Averna native substitute.
  • Worth a try
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Dan commented on 9/01/2012:

Sub Amaro Nardini for Santa Maria al Monte? I have seen Santa Maria around Boston, but haven't picked up a bottle yet.

Zachary Pearson commented on 9/01/2012:

Dan,

I don't know - Brandon was pretty specific about the Santa Maria, to the point that I'm going to order some soon. I'm going to make this tonight subbing El Dorado 5 for the Cruzan and Luxardo Fernet for the Santa Maria, and we'll see. My guess is the amaro is the key to the drink.

Thanks,

Zach

christina in tacoma commented on 9/01/2012:

I have a bottle of Santa Maria, and I think Nardini is significantly sweeter. I'd say Fernet Branca is closer, though it is heavier so I'd probably use a little less. I love Santa Maria.

Zachary Pearson commented on 9/01/2012:

Drinking my subbed version now. It's close, but the amaro is the key. Turns out that dal Capo seems like it's closer to Santa Maria al Monte than Luxardo Fernet, but it's just not bitter enough.

Thanks,

Zachary

bza commented on 9/02/2012:

Surprised El Dorado 5 made a good sub for Cruzan Blackstrap, I feel like that rum is as difficult to sub for as Smith and Cross is. I only have the ED 12 and 15 though, and they are mighty rich, so it makes sense.

Dan commented on 9/02/2012:

From this, I'm thinking:

  • If no Cruzan Blackstrap, sub a dark, molasses-heavy run and 1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses.
  • If no Santa Maria sub 1/2oz Nardini, del Capo, etc, plus 1/4 oz Fernet.

Not that I've tried either, but I will tonight.

Dan commented on 9/04/2012:

I made this as written, but with del Capo. I thought it was dominated by the Blackstrap, and not in a good way. If I were trying it again, I go 1 1/2 oz Smith & Cross and only 1/2 oz Cruzan Blackstrap. Good concept. Maybe I can find the correct amaro here in Boston.

Memorial Day

2 oz Rum, Bacardi (yes, as simple as Silver)
2 oz Limeade
3 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Orange
1⁄2 spl Elderflower liqueur
1 spl Coca Leaf Liqueur, Agwa de Bolivia (heavy if you want)
Instructions

Shake on Ice, Strain, Garnish with a Lime Wheel if Desired

Notes

Beware on the limeade; like fine alcohols, brands vary....perhaps make time for a homemade!

History

Makes that Family Picnic Bearable

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J., 'Bar, One, Too', Virginia
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Last Poolside of the Summer

2 oz Gin, Citadelle
2 oz Lemonade
3 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Orange
1⁄2 spl Elderflower liqueur
1 Maraschino cherry, Luxardo
Instructions

Shake on Ice, Strain

Notes

Beware on the lemonade; like fine alcohols, brands vary....perhaps make time for a homemade!

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J., 'Bar, One, Too', Virginia
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Smoked Peach

1 1⁄2 oz Sherry (1:1:1 Don Nuno, Palo Cortado, Pedro Ximénez)
1 oz Scotch, Glenfiddich
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄4 oz Honey syrup (2:1)
3 sli Peach
Instructions

Muddle peach slices, shake with ice, strain on the rocks

Notes

I have made this drink with the Highland Park 12 year and it is absolutely delicious. The highland park is much smokier. Also, we've run out of peaches and its still excellent

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Creator
Kevin Diedrich (Jasper's, SF)
Source reference

Recipe was kindly given to me at Teardrop in Portland, OR

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4.5 stars
(8 ratings)
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  • OK.Muddy, but I may have used too much nectarine in place of peaches. Perhaps a Islay scotch would help
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Happy Families

3 oz Green tea, Silver moon (Steeped only until you can start to taste some bitterness.)
3⁄4 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Mead
1⁄8 oz Lime juice
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1⁄8 oz Balsamic Vinegar
1⁄8 oz Pastis, Ricard
3⁄4 oz Tonic water, Fever Tree
Instructions

Shake everything except tea and tonic. Strain into tall glass. Add tea and tonic.

Notes

Silver moon tea can be changed for black rose petal tea for a slightly less fruity but more floral flavour.

History

The first cocktail I have created. I was asked to make something for a wedding and this is what I have come up with so far. IT'S NOT FINISHED THIS IS JUST A FIRST DRAFT. I would love some feedback though!

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Year
2012
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Creator
Liam Hannon, Llanwrda, Wales.
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3 stars
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