The Bedminster

2 1⁄4 oz Rye, Michter's
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1⁄2 oz Amaro Nonino
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Chill a cocktail glass, add ingredients to mixing glass, add ice, stir for a slow count of 10, strain into chilled glass, squeeze oils of lemon peel on top of cocktail and then drop it in.

Notes

Spiciness of the rye is smoothed by the sweet and herbal Benedictine. Amaro and bitters add a surprising bouquet that creates a long finish.

History

Created to honor the town of Bedminster, NJ; the home of famed restaurant and wine cellar, The Pluckemin Inn.

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Year
2012
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Creator
Steve Fette
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  • Crisp/Bright for a spirit-forward cocktail. I liked it. Made with Whistlepig, might want to try with KC or Russell's next time.
  • Made with Crown Royal rye. Beautiful light amber color and nice spiciness.
  • Maybe try this with the alpine liqueur
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Orchard Keeper

2 oz Calvados
3⁄4 oz Bianco Vermouth
1⁄2 oz Honey syrup
Instructions

Stir, strain, serve up

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Creator
Jason Wilson for Washington Post
Source reference

http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2009/09/23/orchard-keeper/

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  • Made with 1/4 oz honey syrup. Rich and sweet but tasty, like a lighter cocktail version of pommeau.
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DrunkLab commented on 3/25/2013:

Too rich for me as written. I'd like to try it with dry vermouth.

Gypsy

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
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Year
2007
Authenticity
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Creator
Dominic Venegas, Bourbon and Branch, San Francisco, CA
Source reference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuwV0aMPj3Y

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  • Dare I say it.... a better last word.
  • Very tasty. An accessible showcase for chartreuse. — ★★★★
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Zachary Pearson commented on 12/24/2015:

Due to a curation request, I merged two cocktails called "Gypsy" - the one with a better source citation is the one I kept.

yarm commented on 12/03/2024:

Weird. Here's the St. Germain recipe which differs from Difford's Guide and the way my gin bar made the drink in 2017 (1/4 oz Green Chartreuse). I also found online recipe flashcards from Bourbon & Branch in 2017 that has it as a full 1 oz lime juice with everything else the same as St. Germain's recipe. The flashcards (albeit 9 years after the drink was created) have a lime wheel garnish and Difford's recommends a lime twist.

Shawn C commented on 12/06/2024:

I found a video from Dec. 2009 for Worscester Scene that gives the original drink by Dominic Venegas as 1.5 Gin, 3/4 St. Germain, 1/4 Green Chartreuse, 1/2 lime. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuwV0aMPj3Y) The bartender Eric used Plymouth and upped the Chartreuse to 1/2 for personal preference. This set of ratios (w/ 1/4 Chartreuse) seems to be present in several current sources, so I propose we move to that. We do need to show Venegas as the creator. Interestingly, I found a July 2009 link with the cocktail and him as bar director of Gitane at the time (2009). Anything original directly from Venegas on the recipe in the 2007 to 2009 time frame would be helpful. I haven't been able to get to the St. Germain site's version of the Gypsy, does anyone have a direct link?

I made this as proposed, and thought it was well balanced: pleasant Chartreuse herbal character, elderflower floral but not overpowering, not too sweet, not too sour. My rule of thumb is that when a drink is coldest citrus acidity can come through quite strong, while sweetness is subdued throwing off the perceived balance; but the tartness fades a little as a drink warms, while sweetness recovers. However, I wouldn't want to try the 1 oz lime version without more sweetened liqueurs to balance.

EDIT: Curated per above, using the video as the reference.

The Golden Gate (variation)

2 oz Orange liqueur, Grand Marnier
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Bénédictine
1⁄3 oz Campari
Instructions

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake it like a rock star. Strain into snifter.

Notes

Changed B&B to Benedictine as I prefer to use Benedictine.

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Source reference

http://fiveoclockcocktails.com/2011/03/01/the-golden-gate/

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Rita Hayworth (juice variation)

2 oz Blanco tequila
1 oz Pineapple juice
2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Honey
1⁄2 oz Agave syrup
1 lf Sage
Instructions

Muddle the sage with agave nectar. add the rest, shake, strain. Garnish with a new sage leaf.

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The Grand Street

2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1 twst Grapefruit peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Combine all liquid ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds. Strain into cocktail glass. Rub the outside of the grapefruit peel (i.e. not the pith side) around the rim of the glass before garnishing drink with it.

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Source reference

http://fiveoclockcocktails.com/blog/2011/01/24/the-grand-street/

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  • Muddled the grapefruit. Delicious.
  • Muddle grapefruit peel
  • Love the Cynar in this..
  • Subbed a couple drops Regan's for the grapefruit zest. Bitter and a bit metallic, but more in an intriguing than off-putting way.
  • Also try subbing Campari for cynar
  • Good drink. Very much like a Negroni, but different undertones. Worth adding to the repertoire. Made with Beefeater.
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DrunkLab commented on 3/19/2013:

Great, great drink. Little Italy meets Red Hook meets gin beautifully.

MOJO1229 commented on 7/31/2016:

<br />I love gin drinks, and The Grand Street is close to the top of my gin-cocktail favorites. Delicious, full of flavors, and easy to drink. I used an earthy gin (literally)--St George Terroir Gin. Among its many botonicals are Douglas fir (no kidding!), orris root, fennel, and CA bay laurel. This is a robust gin, but it mixes well with most gin-based cocktails without overwhelming the other ingredients. I highly recommend this cocktail, and I also recommend this gin to gin lovers.

jaymc commented on 4/06/2017:

The Death & Co. book calls for the grapefruit peel to be muddled in the mixing glass, which I highly recommend. 

lesliec commented on 4/26/2018:

Mild curation: corrected source URL.

SmokeyMoses commented on 2/06/2022:

The grapefruit peel is 100% supposed to be muddled in the tin before adding everything else and stirring with ice (it's really not the same drink without this step). The Maraschino is also supposed to be 1 tsp, not 1/4 oz (this misprint isn't as big of a deal but it's def better balanced that way)

The Green Veil

1 1⁄2 oz Pisco
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1 oz White wine (Vinho verde)
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1 Kiwi
Instructions

Muddle 2 medium-size slices of kiwi into the simple syrup. Shake all ingredients, excluding white wine, over ice. Fine strain into a coupe or ice-filled wine glass. Add Vinho Verde white wine and stir to integrate. Garnish with one kiwi wheel.

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Louisville Cathouse

2 oz Bourbon (ancho chile infused.)
1⁄4 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Crème de Cacao
Instructions

Stir, serve over ice, mint sprig for garnish.

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Creator
Franky Marshall
Source reference

http://www.starchefs.com/recipes/quick_meals/qmsearch.php?category=3&id…

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Jack's Cup

2 oz Applejack
1⁄2 oz Grenadine
1⁄2 oz Lime juice
3 sli Cucumber
6 spg Mint
2 oz Ginger beer
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Unknown
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Paradise

1 oz Cachaça (Ypioca Cachaca Ouro)
1 1⁄4 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Mezcal (Actually Bacanora.)
1⁄2 oz Coffee liqueur (Actually Porter Liqueur.)
1 rinse Maraschino Liqueur
Instructions

Shake, strain, serve on ice.

Notes

Still trying this out. Porter liqueur made using Porter beer in place of coffee in homemade Kahlua recipe.

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