Coin Toss

2 oz Rum, Scarlet Ibis
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters (House, see note)
Instructions

Stir, strain, cocktail glass

Notes

House Peychauds at Death and Co. is 2:1 Peychauds and Bitter Truth Creole bitters.

History

This is literally a "bartender's choice", where the rum could be Rittenhouse 100, Laird's Bonded, Santa Teresa 1796, Hine Cognac, Famous Grouse.....

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Year
2008
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Phil Ward, Death & Co, NY
Source reference

http://ohgo.sh/archive/scarlet-ibis-rum-coin-toss-cocktail/

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Average rating
3.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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christina in tacoma commented on 11/06/2011:

I had my bartender make this for me since I don't have the rum. It came out on the sweet side. Maybe a different rum or less of the other ingredients next time

Dan commented on 11/07/2011:

Yes, just by looking that 's going to be pretty darn sweet. Personally, I can tolerate a sweet drink if there is enough spirit flavor and/or bitter. I have trouble with sweet and herbal drinks, but others seem to like them. Not everyone likes every drink, even if it's created by Phil Ward. ;)

Rhett commented on 8/23/2013:

3/4oz of Carpano is definitely too much sweetness for me. I prefer this at 1/2oz, though when we make it at my bar we actually use Punt e Mes, which has some bitterness to balance. We also often swap the Peychaud's for a few drops of Fee Bro's Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters, which can really dry out drinks (though also easily overpower them). Also, a lot of rums have a lot of natural sweetness so pick one you think will work. Not that this isn't already a great idea/cocktail, but there is no "right" recipe, just the one you like. Here's how I like it:
2oz dark rum (ex. Flor de Cana 5-Year Old)
1/2oz Punt e Mes
1/4oz yellow Chartreuse
1/4oz Benedictine
few drops of aromatic bitters for dryness if needed

The Bonal Cabal

2 oz Gin, Hendrick's
1 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1⁄4 oz Hum
1 twst Orange peel (Flamed)
Instructions

Stir and Strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with flamed orange.

Notes

Glassware Cocktail

History

Hum Botanical Spirit is made in Chicago and based on classic Amaros with notes of ginger, cardamom, kaffir and habiscus.

The Bonal Cabal
2011 Rachel Wilde
Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rachel Wilde, Indian Road Cafe, New York, NY
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(2 ratings)
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Dan commented on 11/12/2011:

I have not had Hum, but from what I can find on the web, it is not bitter. If that is indeed the case, then I wouldn't call it an amaro, but rather a regular liqueur. It's odd that they call it both a spirit (in the name) and a liqueur (on the label).

Smoked Margarita

1 1⁄2 oz Reposado Tequila, Chinaco
1⁄4 oz Whiskey, Balcones Brimstone
1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur, Prunier (or Grand Marnier)
1⁄3 oz Lemon juice
1⁄3 oz Lime juice
1⁄3 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
1 pn Salt (Applewood Smoked)
Instructions

Shake all ingredients vigourously. Strain into ice filled (chilled) double old fashioned. Salt Ice not rim and garnish with Lime Wheel.
Glassware
Double Old Fashioned

Notes

Adds a level of smoke to the aroma as well to the cocktail.

History

Balcones Brimstone is smoked blue corn whiskey from Chip Tate, Waco, Texas

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Rachel Wilde, Indian Road Cafe, New York, NY
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Mole Hill

2 oz Rye
1 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Amaro Meletti
1⁄4 oz Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
Instructions

Stir, strain, lowball, big ice cube

History

Created for the Mixoloseum's Thursday Drink Night: Chocolate; submitted for publication in a leading cocktail magazine.

Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Dan Chadwick, Boston, MA
Source reference

http://www.mixoloseum.com/blog/2011/10/tdn-chocolate-wrap-up/

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Cantil Moonbeam

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Instructions

Stir, Strain, Cocktail Glass, Garnish with Apple Slices

Notes

A variation on a Manhattan, it can be made with a good bourbon, but go light. It can overpower the apple flavors.

History

The moonrise in winter over this California ghost town is unforgettable.

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2011
Authenticity
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Instructions

Build in a highball glass with ice and stir. Garnish with lime wedge.

Yields Drink
Year
2000
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
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Source reference

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Yakuza

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Instructions

Stir with cracked ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

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cnperry76 commented on 11/23/2012:

All I had was Cruzan Blackstrap, so I used half of the amount of rum, added two extra drops of rose water and two tsp. of an herbal infused simple syrup I had just made. Would like to try the original, but if you like the taste of a Jungle Bird or a Dirt and Diesel, this is a good alternative.

derelique9 commented on 2/02/2013:

I've made this cocktail several times and it just gets better each time. The mix of peach bitters and Fernet is really nice. 4.5/5

laerm commented on 10/25/2017:

Quite good: complex with lots of depth. The real surprise is that the rose water totally disappears.

Spicy Bacon Martini

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1⁄4 oz Dry vermouth, Noilly Prat
1 t Bacon syrup, Torani
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Instructions

Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a stuffed olive and a small pinch of black pepper.

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Created in honor of our 19-year-old cat, Roberta Black, who passed away recently.

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Artur B commented on 9/15/2023:

1/2 Kahlua, 1/2 Chambord, 1/2 Fernet. Pretty good.

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