Blue Christmas

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Four Roses
1 1⁄2 oz Cognac, Courvoisier
1⁄2 oz Maple syrup
2 ds Bitters, Bittercube Cherry Bark Vanilla
Instructions

Combine ingredients in shaker. Add 4-5 milk ice cubes. Shake vigorously. Strain and pour into rocks glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

Notes

Prior to making the drink, be sure and prepare sufficient milk ice cubes

History

Inspired by the collection of short stories, Blue Christmas: Holiday Stories for the Rest of Us, this cocktail was chosen as the official Blue Christmas Holiday Cocktail by the editor of the collection, author John Dufresne, on the second episode of CBBC's Drinking With Writers.

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Mgr. Moustachio, of Cabinet Beer Baseball Club. Miami, Fl.
Source reference

http://cabinetbeer.tumblr.com/post/14739624277/cabinet-beer-presents-dr…

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3.5 stars
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The Rebennack

2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Averna
1⁄4 oz Orange liqueur, Clément Créole Shrubb
Instructions

Combine, stir (**no ice**), old fashioned

Notes

A "hotel cocktail," meant to be served at room temperature. Can be made in double batch and funneled into a flask.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Chris Hannah, Arnaud's French 75, New Orleans
Source reference

http://www.starchefs.com/cook/recipe/chris-hannah/rebennack

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4 stars
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  • Beats swigs straight from the bottle!
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noksagt commented on 2/15/2017:

Contrast with Rebannack on this site. Also note that Chris has a video showing it stirred with ice and strained into an ice-filled goblet, so it seems to serve both as a room temperature flask cocktail and a nice chilled sipper at the bar.

The Departure

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Aviation
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3 dr Orange flower water (3 to 5 drops or to taste)
Instructions

Combine, add ice, shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass or coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Notes

A play on the classic Aviation Cocktail.

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Creator
Scott Diaz, Seattle, WA
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3.5 stars
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Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Tanqueray 10
1⁄2 oz Absinthe, Lucid
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit juice
3 ds Cherry Bitters, Fee Brothers Cherry
1 bsp Campari
Instructions

Combine with ice, shake and strain into a chilled coupe. Flamed orange garnish.

History

Featured in Difford's Guide

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Creator
Scott Diaz, Seattle, WA
Source reference

https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3418/absinthe-makes-the-…

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3.5 stars
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  • Its good, but the Absinthe seems a bit too strong and contrasts with the grapefruit and campari bittnerness.
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mahastew commented on 1/13/2012:

Very nice, Scott, and I love the name. I used Obsello absinthe.

Jmajor commented on 12/19/2022:

The Absinthe is a Dave Chappelle uppercut in this drink....and I like absinthe

Pimm's Plantation

2 oz Pimm's No. 1 Cup
1⁄2 oz Crème de Banane, Giffard
3⁄4 oz Pineapple syrup
2 oz Grapefruit soda, Izze
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Combine, add ice, shake and strain into a an ice filled large Old Fashioned glass. Garnish with a banana chip.

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2011 Kindred Cocktails
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Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Scott Diaz, Seattle, WA
Source reference

http://shakestrainandsip.blogspot.com/2012/02/tiki-tock-goes-cocktail-c…

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4 stars
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sjdiaz21 commented on 2/10/2012:

Final version. This is the one done for MxMo as this month it's Tiki's. Also slightly updated the Castaway for it as well.

Zachary Pearson commented on 2/10/2012:

Curated slightly to change grapefruit juice with a note of Izze Grapefruit soda into Grapefruit Soda, Izze, which reflects the cited blog post.

Meatpacker

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Maker's Mark
3⁄4 oz Limoncello, Pallini
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth
2 ds Bitters, Aztec Chocolate
Instructions

Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Lemon peel garnish.

Picture of Meatpacker
2011 Kindred Cocktails
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Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Stew Ellington
Curator rating
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Average rating
3.5 stars
(21 ratings)
From other users
  • Solid, if not particularly inspiring.
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efullerton commented on 1/28/2015:

Got gifted a bottle of Limoncello so I thought I'd give it a shot. It's nicely balanced and I liked the addition of the chocolate bitters, but I'm just not a limoncello fan; if you are you'd probably love this.

EmilyGin commented on 1/10/2016:

Just tried this. Was tasty but reminded me vaguely of a tootsie roll!

 

justinwarner commented on 10/27/2018:

I second the tootsie roll comment. It's a pretty decent drink though.

Aviation__1952 commented on 2/26/2020:

I'm a huge fan of Pallini Limoncello and I definitely like this cocktail !!  Smooth, gentle, wonderful flavors ...... I like it !!

Nicole Bettinger

1 oz Gin (London or Holland dry)
1 oz Bianco Vermouth
3⁄4 oz Kirschwasser
3⁄4 oz Drambuie
Instructions

Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Cherry garnish.

History

Created for a friend's birthday.

Picture of Nicole Bettinger
2011 Kindred Cocktails
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Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Stew Ellington
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Average rating
4.5 stars
(6 ratings)
From other users
  • Superb. Tastes a bit like an Aviation.
  • Had low expectations (Drambuie and kirschwasser sometimes leave me cold) but this was pretty good. Quite sweet.
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Easy Tiger

2 sli Ginger
2 t Honey (runny honey)
2 oz Tequila, Don Julio Reposado
1 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Muddle ginger in the base of shaker. Add honey and the tequila. Stir until honey is dissolved. Add the lime juice and shake with ice. Fine strain into chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange zest twist.

Notes

The "tequila tiger" becomes a little kitten with the add of honey. Special guests : ginger and lime.

Yields Drink
Year
1999
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Alex Kammerling - Brand ambassador of Grey Goose Vodka - North London - UK.
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3 stars
(2 ratings)
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Green Glazier

2 oz Cognac, Courvoisier
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄4 oz White Crème de Cacao, Marie Brizard
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lime.

Notes

Just a wonderful mix of different french flavors with a touch of bitters. A Jamie Boudreau's typical style.

Yields Drink
Year
2008
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jamie Boudreau - Vessel - Seattle - USA
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3.5 stars
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  • Works well as a warming Chartreuse-feature.
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bkemp1984 commented on 5/27/2023:

Made with Torres 10 and a bit more than 1/4 of homemade white creme de cacao. I like, but would maybe add the smallest splash of syrup. My liqueur might not be as sweet as store bought

Josephine Baker

1 oz Cognac, Rémy Martin
1 oz Ruby Port, Graham's
3⁄4 oz Apricot liqueur, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot
1 t Sugar
1 twst Lemon peel
1 Egg yolk
1 pn Cinnamon (as garnish)
Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients for 5 seconds, add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon.

Notes

The measurments are my own approximations as are the cocktail brands that are readily available today.

History

Named after the American born actress and singer who found fame in France.

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Authenticity
Altered recipe
Source reference

Bar La Florida Cocktails, 1935
http://shakestrainandsip.blogspot.com/2012/01/thoughts-on-important-ing…

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Zachary Pearson commented on 1/04/2012:

Curated slightly - added the cinnamon garnish to the recipe, minor adjustments to units.

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