Lipspin

1 1⁄2 oz Blanco tequila
3⁄4 oz Cynar
3⁄4 oz Sloe gin
1 Maraschino cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, coupe, garnish

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Phil Ward, Mayahuel, New York, NY
Source reference

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lipspin-cocktails-2011

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3.5 stars
(18 ratings)
From other users
  • Used Hayman's sloe gin and Jose Cuervo that someone gifted me.Composition seemed fine but I just didn't personally take to the drink, probably because of the tequila I used. The cynar came through on the finish.
  • Cheap sloe gin was redeemed by nice tequila.
  • Complex, with enough bitterness to pull off the lack of acid. Made with reposado, which seemed fine. A sharper, more peppery blanco might be even better. — ★★★★
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I feel like it needs a little spice to cut the cough-syrupiness of the sloe gin, like if you cut the amount of Cynar by half and add the same amount of Punt e Mes. Will try that.

Dan commented on 3/02/2012:

What sloe gin are you using? I find the Plymouth pretty far from cough syrup.

OK, you got me. Not Plymouth. I'll have to give it a try with that, too.

Dan commented on 3/02/2012:

I haven't tried it, but The Bitter Truth also makes a good one -- reportedly a bit more bitter than Plymouth. I'm not familiar with any others that are worth drinking. The Plymouth sloe gin is a challenging flavor -- definitely not like cherry cough syrup.

Plymouth and TBT are the good ones, with TBT being more bitter. Like most things, cheap sloe gin is bad sloe gin - they're usually flavored instead of infused, and full of sugar.

Thanks,

Zachary

This sounded interesting, but I think it really needs some acid. May give it a try again next time I am stumped by what to do with my sloe gin; I used the Bitter Truth.

Far East Algonquin

1 oz Rye, Bulleit
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄8 oz Simple syrup (2:1)
1 Cardamom (green)
1 dr Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Muddle the green cardamom pod with the sugar syrup. Add remaining ingredients and ice, shake, and double strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish the foam from the pineapple juice with a drop of Angostura Bitters.

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Creator
Ryan Fitzgerald of San Francisco's Beretta
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2011/08/far-east-algonquin.html

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4 stars
(11 ratings)
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Dolores no.4

1 1⁄2 oz Bison grass vodka
1⁄6 oz Simple syrup
1 wdg Lime (squeeze and drop)
3 ds Rhubarb bitters, Brooklyn Hemispherical Bitters Rhubarb
1 ds Apple bitters (Todd Thrasher's)
1⁄3 oz Crème de Manzana, Briottet
1⁄3 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1 bsp Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc (Float)
Instructions

Shake and dump into double old fashioned. Float Lillet Blanc

Notes

Work in Progress. Garnish missing..

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Year
2011
Authenticity
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Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, Wellington
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Lady Fae

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
1⁄2 oz Rich demerara syrup 2:1
1⁄4 oz Sherry, Lustau Dry Amontillado
1 wdg Strawberry (with cracked pepper and 1ds balsamic)
Instructions

Build over crushed iced. Garnish

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Year
2011
Authenticity
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Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, Wellington
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3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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  • I really wanted to like this. It's just too sweet. I tried again with 1/4 rich demerara, but didn't help it much.
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Rusty Automaton

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄6 oz Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1 twst Orange peel (Garnish)
Instructions

Throw. Strain over fresh rocks in a double old fashioned. Garnish

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, New Zealand
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3 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • Made with Evan Williams. Pretty well balanced, but the flavor combo isn't as exciting as I anticipated.
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Tasty - just the thing after a steampunk convention. I got a taste of coconut from somewhere.

Watching one of my favourite barmen make this, I suspect 'throw' means pour from one glass/shaker to another a couple of times.

Jonny commented on 10/13/2013:

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, you are right re: "throw" I think some people use "roll" too?? Guess it's the halfway point between stirring or shaking.

I love a good bourbon or rye drink, and this one is very drinkable. It's a good "after work but before dinner" drink. And it's one that is great in the evening after dinner. I'm not sure why the small amount of bourbon--maybe just to appease bourbon drinkers. Regardless, it's a great drink and one that deserves to become a favorite across the U.S.

Addendum: It's several months later, and I decided to try the "Rusty Automaton" again--only now with a little more Bourbon. This time I added 1/4 oz of Jim Beam black label. If my memory is correct, the drink is a tad better with a tad more Bourbon. As much as I enjoy Bourbon, I believe more than !/4 oz Bourbon is asking for trouble. Right now, both the Rye and the Bourbon come through; but with a greater amount of Bourbon, the rye's taste would be compromised. Originally I rated this cocktail at 4.0, but with the small increase in Bourbon (from 1/6 oz to 1/4 oz), I now rate the "Rusty Automaton" at 4.5. Enjoy this and other cocktails, but drink responsibly.

Dolores no.5

1 1⁄2 oz Gold rum, Havana Club Reserva
1⁄6 oz Gunpowder Rum, Smoke 'n Oakum's
2 twst Orange peel (express & drop)
1⁄6 oz Sherry, Lustau East India Solera
3 ds Rhubarb bitters, Brooklyn Hemispherical Bitters Rhubarb
1⁄3 oz Coffee liqueur, Coffee Heering
1⁄6 oz Grenadine (homemade)
1 dr Clove tincture (homemade)
1 twst Orange peel (garnish)
Instructions

Stir over ice and strain into prechilled coupe. Garnish

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Year
2011
Authenticity
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Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, New Zealand
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Dolores no.3

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1⁄4 oz Crème de Figue, Briottet
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2 twst Lemon peel (express & drop)
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1 dr Peychaud's Bitters (garnish)
Instructions

Stir over ice then strain into rinsed and prechilled coupe. Garnish

YieldsDrink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, New Zealand
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1 twst Lemon peel (express and discard (garnish))
Instructions

Stir over ice then strain into prechilled double old fashioned. Garnish

History

Part of the Dolores series of cocktails

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Year
2011
Authenticity
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Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, New Zealand
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Dolores no.2

1⁄2 oz Overproof rum
1 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
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1⁄6 oz Orgeat
1 oz Lime juice (< less if needed)
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2 ds Hot sauce, Tabasco
1 spg Mint (Garnish)
Instructions

Shake over ice then serve in a collins over freshly cracked ice. Garnish

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, Wellington, New Zealand
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Silver & Sand

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1 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
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3 ds Grapefruit bitters, Bitter Truth Grapefruit
Instructions

Combine all ingredients, shake and fine strain into a coupe. Garnish with lemon twist!!

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Year
2011
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Creator
TJ Vytlacil, Blood & Sand
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