(Variation on) Variations on a Theme

2 oz Old Tom Gin, Hayman's
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄4 oz Campari
1 bsp Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
3 ds Bitters (Miracle Mile Sour Cherry)
Instructions

Stir, strain, cocktail

Notes

Was looking for something to do with the MM sour cherry bitters - works well.

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Altered recipe
Creator
Adapted from a recipe by Beta Cocktails
Source reference

http://spiritsjournal.klwines.com/klwinescom-spirits-blog/2011/8/1/mira…

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Autumn Spice

2 oz Ginger liqueur, Domaine de Canton
1 oz Dark rum (optional shot of dark rum or whiskey)
2 oz Apple cider
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 Cinnamon (stick for optional garnish)
Instructions

For a cold drink: Add all ingredients to an ice-filled highball glass and stir.

For a hot drink: Simmer cider in a small saucepan on the stove (add a cinnamon stick if desired). Add fresh lemon juice and Domaine de Canton and continue to heat briefly. Pour into a small cup or mug.

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Year
2010
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Nora Maynard, adapted from a recipe from Domaine de Canton
Source reference

http://www.thekitchn.com/holiday-cocktail-with-domaine-134534

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Existential Threat

2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Vanilla liqueur, Navan
1⁄2 oz Orange juice (Fresh Clementine juice)
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers
Instructions

Combine in a mixing glass with ice. Shake. Fine strain. No garnish.

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Year
2011
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Your original creation
Creator
Fellzer
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The Missus

1 oz Rhum Agricole, Barbancourt
1 oz Cynar
1 oz Amontillado Sherry, Lustau Dry Amontillado
10 dr Bitters, Bittermens Peppercake
Instructions

Stir, strain, orange oil (discard)

Notes

My better half asked for a drink with sherry, so I made this. The peppercake bitters come from the Bittermen's experimental collection - if you don't have them, I guess you could mix together the first three ingredients and see what you think will tie the room together.

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Year
2011
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From other users
  • Tasty. Made with Aphrodite bitters and a lemon twist. Need to make again closer to spec.
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christina in tacoma commented on 4/13/2012:

I really like this drink- the cynar/sherry combination is one of my favorites. I subbed a bit with what I had on hand; Lustau East India Sherry, Clement Rhum Agricole, and Adam Elmegirab's Spanish bitters. I'll make this again, thank you!

Fall Warmth

1 1⁄2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds
1⁄2 oz Amontillado Sherry
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
3 ds Bitters
Instructions

Shake and strain; serve in coupe or in old fashioned glass with single large ice cube

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Year
2011
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Creator
AussieBen, East Village, NYC, Dec 2011
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One Armed Bandit

1 1⁄2 oz Mezcal
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
1⁄4 oz Simple syrup (infused with chili peppers; or Royal Rose Three Chili Simple Syrup)
Instructions

Shake and strain; serve in coupe or in old fashioned glass with single large cube

History

So named because it all came about when I ended up tending "bar" at a party despite having one arm in a sling after a bicycle accident.

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Year
2011
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Creator
AussieBen, Carrol Gardens, NYC, Nov 2011
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Big Apple

1 1⁄2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Dolin
1⁄2 oz Amontillado Sherry
3 ds Bitters
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain; serve either up or in rocks glass with single large cube; garnish with lemon or orange twist.

Notes

Adjust sherry depending on strength of the ingredients (especially the vermouth - meatier vermouths such as Punt y Mes might need 3/4 oz sherry)

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Year
2011
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Creator
AussieBen, East Village, NYC, Dec 2011
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bza commented on 12/20/2011:

I had the sherry out so I just made this and it is very accurately named. I used Carpano and it somehow makes the Laird's taste more apple-y. Definitely an easy drinking cocktail. Thanks!

Rob Marais commented on 1/13/2013:

I came across this tonight and think it's outstanding. For the vermouth I used Perucchi (Spanish vermouth) and it smoothed out the Laird's nicely. Speaking of Spanish vermouth, the Lacuesta rojo is so sherry-like I could leave out the amontillado!

christina in tacoma commented on 1/15/2013:

I have a bottle of Perucchi (blanc) but I've not yet opened it as I had to go to some effort to find it- glad to hear it's good. Now I need to check out Lacuesta; haven't heard of it before, but I love sherry so I bet I'd like it. Hopefully it isn't too hard to source.

Pesto Martini

2 1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1 t Pine Nuts
3 lf Basil
Instructions

Gently muddle basil leaves and pine nuts in a mixing glass. Add gin, vermouth, ice and stir. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

MiddleBar Pesto Martini
©2011 MiddleBar LA
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Year
2011
Authenticity
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Creator
Corrie Scully MiddleBar LA
Source reference

www.middlebar.blogspot.com

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Kentucky Colonel #2

1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
2 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
Instructions

Rocks. Build in glass.

History

Old family recipe of sorts. Making it before anybody knew it had a name.

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La Belle de l'heure

4 oz Champagne
1⁄4 oz Grenadine (Homemade)
1⁄4 oz Cognac, Courvoisier
3 ds Orange bitters, Scrappy's Orange
Instructions

Pour champagne, add grenadine slowly. Top with bitters and cognac.

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Year
2011
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