In times like these, bitter is better than nothing

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1 bsp Aromatized wine, Dubonnet Rouge
3 dr Salt Solution (3:1)
2 twst Lemon peel
1 rinse Absinthe
1 rinse Peychaud's Bitters (~3ds)
1 ds Bitters, Angostura (garnish)
1 ds Islay Scotch, Laphroaig (garnish)
Instructions

Stir over ice and strain into rinsed glass. Garnish.

Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, New Zealand
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3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
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Wonky Sand

3⁄4 oz Orange juice
3⁄4 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 100
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄3 oz Aromatized wine, Dubonnet Rouge
1 bsp Bourbon, Buffalo Trace
1 ds Islay Scotch, Laphroaig
1 twst Orange peel
Instructions

Shake over ice and fine strain. Garnish

History

"Classic concoctions made from local spirits are the draw at Hawthorn Lounge (82 Tory Street, 011-64-4-890-3724), a 1920s-style speakeasy complete with vest-wearing mixology wonks. "

Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge, New Zealand
Source reference

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/la-boca-loca-taqueria/

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3.5 stars
(2 ratings)
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The Bitter Spark

1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄2 oz Amaro Montenegro
1⁄2 oz Averna
2 twst Orange peel (Express & Drop)
1 1⁄2 oz Prosecco (Top up)
1 twst Orange peel (Garnish)
1 rinse Fernet Branca
Instructions

All ingredients into a cocktail shaker and throw between shakers. strain into rinsed coupe. Top up with processco, garnish.

Glass: coupe

Yields Drink
Year
2011
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jonny Almario, Hawthorn Lounge
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Average rating
3 stars
(1 rating)
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Cascadia Fizz

1 oz Eau de vie of Douglas Fir
1⁄2 oz Absinthe
1⁄2 oz Gin
1 oz Egg white
1 t Simple syrup
Instructions

Shake, strain

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Unknown
Creator
Shane King Feirstein, Park Kitchen, Portland OR
Source reference

http://www.oregonlive.com/mix/index.ssf/cocktails/eau-de-vie-cocktails…

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Pear Brandy Sidecar

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1⁄2 oz Orange juice (scant)
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Shake, strain, sugared rim

Notes

I used Clear Creek and Cointreau, half the orange juice, .5t Clear Creek Pear Liqueur, and no sugared rim.

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Kevin Ludwig, Beaker and Flask, Portland OR
Source reference

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Instructions

Shake without, then with ice, strain into highball glass, top with ginger beer. Orange twist.

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Ryan Lotz, Lineage
Source reference

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Cortez the Killer

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3⁄4 oz Bonal Gentiane Quina
1⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, coupe, garnish

Notes

Didn't have Lunazul on hand, so made it w/ Partida Blanco - turned out great. Regan's book says the original author is now aging batches of this in a Hudson rye barrel.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
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Source reference

Regan, G., Annual Manual for Bartenders, 2011

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Kentucky Monastery

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Instructions

Shake over ice, strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a wide piece of lemon peel. (No pith)

Notes

No more than 5 drops of bitters

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Your original creation
Creator
Jennifer Richtmyer
Grange Kitchen & Bar Ann Arbor, MI
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  • A whiskey sour but with Benedictine instead of simple. Tasty - could maybe try increasing lemon juice a bit, as this is decently sweet.
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Source reference

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laerm commented on 1/29/2021:

Oddly luxe mouthfeel and a bit too sweet.

Thamyris

2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Cynar
1⁄4 oz Ginger liqueur
1⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
Instructions

Stir on ice, strain, garnish with orange twist.

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

Food and Wine Cocktails 2010

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  • Made with Half Moon Gin. More bitter than expected. — ★★★
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MOJO1229 commented on 12/22/2016:

<br />Thamyris is one of those lovely drinks that is easy to love and yet you don't know why. There is a multiplicity of flavors that come through, without clashing. For this libation I would recommend a gin that is soft, easy on the juniper. Martin Miller's and Knickerbocker Barrel Gin come to mind. Tanqueray Ten should do well, also because it emphasizes floral and citris flavors; but not Tanqueray, which is heavy on juniper.

To make this cocktail I used Knickerbocker Barrerl Gin and King's Ginger Liqueur, plus the other named ingredients. Thamyris is a great before or after dinner drink--a somewhat heavy in flavor drink, but with the right gin, it will go down like water--only more satisfying. I rated it 4.0.

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