Negroni (Aperol Variant)

1 oz Gin
1 oz Aperol
1 oz Sweet vermouth
Instructions

Stir, strain, either rocks or up into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Notes

Variants: Sorella Negroni - Split vermouth into 1/2 Punt e Mes and 1/2 Vya dry, 2 dashes orange bitters. The Negroni that Wasn't - 1 oz Bombay Sapphire gin, 3/4 Aperol, 3/4 Martini & Rossi Bianco, 1/2 Cynar, 2 dashes Fee's orange bitters, orange peel garnish. Unusual Negroni - 1 oz Hendricks, 1 oz Lillet Blanc, 1 oz Aperol, orange twist garnish.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Zachary Pearson
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4.5 stars
(10 ratings)
From other users
  • I really like this. I used Rhubarb bitters. Thanks for the tip
  • I favor the sweet vermouth version over a Punt e Mes substitution. Three drops of rhubarb bitters makes this great.
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rehills commented on 7/01/2012:

My absolute favorite is the Unusual Negroni.

dfan commented on 2/09/2013:

I know this variant (substituting Aperol for Campari) as a Contessa.

Craig E commented on 7/20/2018:

^ The most persuasive sources say that the Contessa also involves a swap of dry vermouth for sweet.

Rum Row Old Fashioned

1 bsp Sugar (Muscovado)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura Orange
1 dr Bitters, Bittermens Burlesque
1⁄4 oz Water
1 1⁄4 oz Demerara Rum, El Dorado 12
3⁄4 oz Blended rum, Banks 5 Island
1 twst Orange peel (Navel orange, as garnish)
Instructions

Place the sugar in an Old Fashioned glass. Add the bitters to the sugar, add the water and 3-4 cubes of ice. Stir briefly to dissolve sugar. Add rums and garnish with a Navel Orange peel.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Dominic Venegas, NoMad Hotel
Source reference

http://bittermens.com/cocktails/rum-row-old-fashioned/

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sjdiaz21 commented on 5/04/2012:

It says to drop "orange and burlesque bitters" on sugar. Is the dash of anejo rum supposed to be Angostura orange bitters?

Zachary Pearson commented on 5/04/2012:

Fixed this. Changed Anejo rum, Angostura to orange bitters, Angostura to match cited article. Rewrote instructions to avoid copyright infringement.

profondeur commented on 9/30/2016:

Hmmm. 1 dash Ango Orange, but 1 drop Bittermen's Burlesque?

Zachary Pearson commented on 9/30/2016:

I updated the link - the old TOTC one was a 404 error.  Thanks,  Zachary

The Public Purse

1 oz Damson gin liqueur, Averell
1 oz Gin, Death's Door
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄8 oz Crème de Violette, Rothman & Winter (shy)
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup (shy)
21 dr Peychaud's Bitters
1 oz Egg white
1 twst Orange peel (pigtail, as garnish)
Instructions

Dry shake 30-60 seconds, shake with ice 20 seconds, strain, chilled coupe, garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2012
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
The Violet Hour, possibly Toby Maloney, Chicago, IL
Source reference

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/836196#7317176

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3 stars
(1 rating)
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Pineau Martini

2 oz Gin
1 oz Pineau des Charentes
Instructions

Stir, strain, cocktail glass

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Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Q-A-with-Rachel-Maddow

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christina in tacoma commented on 5/03/2012:

You can vary ratio of Pineau to gin to taste. My favorite bartender makes me variations of this; he has used Nolet's, Oola, and Botanist gin, and often finishes the drink with an orange twist and a barspoon of something interesting- he has used Benedictine, Luxardo Maraschino, and Cocchi Americano, all to good effect. Sweeter than a traditional martini, but the gin flavors still shine through.

Rob Marais commented on 5/03/2012:

Why have I not thought of this? I've loved Pineau des Charentes for decades, and it would seem a natural with gin and a barspoon of something. Simple and tasty means an ideal cocktail to me. Thanks Christina, and Rachel!

Riddles in the Dark

1 1⁄2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄2 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry
1⁄4 oz Amaro Nardini
1⁄2 t Cherry Liqueur, Rothman and Winter
8 dr Bitters, Bitter End (Moroccan bitters)
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe. Express oil of lemon twist and discard.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Al Sotack
Source reference

beta cocktails

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4.5 stars
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Aviation #1

1 2⁄3 oz Applejack
2 t Cassis
2⁄3 oz Lime juice
2⁄3 oz Simple syrup
2 ds Absinthe
Instructions

Shake and strain

History

From an old cocktail book discovered by the Milk & Honey people.

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Year
1914
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Jacques Straub
Source reference

Told to me by a bartender at Milk & Honey in London, but may be "Drinks", Jacuqes Straub, pg. 18

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4 stars
(8 ratings)
From other users
  • We made it with half the simple syrup. It was plenty sweet that way.
  • ☆☆☆☆ as written here; ☆☆☆ for the 1914 original which is (a) super tart and (b) tiny! Very different dinks!
  • Opens up really nice and brightly, maybe tad too sweet.The brandy and cassis play nicely together with a touch of the absinthe riding along the top, just there.The lime shines through in the mid.Fr said touch too sweet — ★★★★
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Zachary Pearson commented on 2/14/2013:

I'm thinking this might be the Aviation Cocktail in Jacques Straub's 1914 "Drinks". If it is, it's 1 1/8 oz Applejack (3/4 jigger), 3/4 lime (1/2 jigger), dash Absinthe, barspoon grenadine... which seems very close to this. If you'd like, I can change the drink, but I'll at least cite the author and book now.

Dapperman Sour

7⁄8 oz Absinthe
1 oz Grapefruit juice
2⁄3 oz Lime juice
2⁄3 oz Simple syrup
3 lf Mint
1 Egg white
Instructions

Gently muddle mint, add ingredients, dry shake, add ice shake.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Johan Ekelund at Happiness Forgets, 2012
Source reference

He told me the recipe.

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4 stars
(1 rating)
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Myrtle

2 oz Tennessee whiskey, George Dickel
1 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄4 oz Allspice Dram, St. Elizabeth
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Stir with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Plop in two brandied cherries.

History

Variation on a theme.

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Year
2012
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Ryan Tracy, my kitchen, Baltimore, MD
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Not yet rated
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3 stars
(7 ratings)
From other users
  • Too Allspice-y. Maybe a dash would be better.
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tophat665 commented on 7/10/2013:

Very nice. Subtle. Had Wray and Nephew instead of St. Elizabeth, and, if memory serves, that's a bit more assertive - to the good as I used something a bit more assertive than Dickel. My thanks. 4 stars.

Morantum

2 oz Puerto Rican Rum, Bacardi Gold
1 oz Crème de Fraise
1 oz Orange juice
1⁄8 oz Maple syrup
1⁄16 oz Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain.

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Your original creation
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3 stars
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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
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Steve Fette
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Average rating
3.5 stars
(25 ratings)
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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.
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