Harvest Moon

1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Wild Turkey
1 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc (or Cocchi Americano)
1⁄2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds
1⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
3 ds Bitters, Abbott's (or Angostura)
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir with ice. Strain. Garnish with circular orange twist cut with pith for floatation.

History

From "The PDT Cocktail Book", which specifies 1/4oz Chartreuse, rather than the Serious Eats reference.

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Unknown
Creator
Daniel Eun
Source reference

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/10/harvest-moon-cocktail-apple-…

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  • Increase rye to 2oz and decrease Lillet to 3/4oz
  • My hat's off to any drink that can make 1/2 oz of green chartreuse into a complementary player. Used Kina L'Aero and Angostura bitters.
  • Made with Bulleit. Well balanced and complex.
  • Pleasant, rich. No flavor dominates. Complex finish. — ★★★★
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ScorpioCurse commented on 8/02/2013:

Very nice. I used Redemption Rye since the Wild Turkey 101 Rye is now unavailable. Have some homemade PDT house recipe bitters which are delicious in this as well.

iamhalfred commented on 2/01/2014:

Quite interesting. Well done, complex. Made with Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Apple-ation Davis Family apple brandy (Sonoma). A little hot, perhaps because of the 108 proof Rare Breed. Potent.

GrogDog commented on 12/03/2015:

Good on first try. I'll tweak to taste, but it's on my menu.

Shawn C commented on 10/26/2022:

The Green Chartreuse takes over the cocktail, making it primarily herbal/vegetal in character. That isn't outright bad and might be what a person wants, but it is limiting for broader consumption. I used Lillet as called for, but Cocchi Americano might mellow the Chartreuse somewhat. Kina L'Aero might work in similar fashion to replace Lillet and balance the Chartreuse with a more assertive kina. Other than that, I would try reducing Green Chartreuse to 3/8 or 1/4 or replace it with Green Izarra which is similar but slightly milder herbal and less vegetal.

Shawn C commented on 12/24/2023:

Turns out that the recipe published in KC was wrong because the Serious Eats source was in error. The Green Chartreuse should be 1/4 oz, not 1/2 oz--a huge difference in this drink. The PDT Cocktail book (which I now have) says 1/4 oz, which is the change I was going to make anyway based on the flavor. I retried, sticking to Lillet Blanc and the PDT recipe, and it was quite good. Others who tasted it also liked it. I used my own Abbott's Bitters based on Darcy O'Neil's recipe (I am fond of the cardamom character in these.) I am revising my rating.

Alcazer

1 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Fernet Branca
1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur, Cointreau
Instructions

Stir well with ice. Strain. Garnish with cocktail onion (optional).

History

From the book "Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars: 1903-1933"

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Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2011/08/alcazer.html

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  • Fair
  • Strangely floral. Winter/heavier version of a water lily. Try with Violette instead of cointreau? — ★★★★
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bkemp1984 commented on 12/19/2022:

I rated this a 5 a while back, either using Leopold Bros Fernet or Fernet Vallet. Tried tonight with Branca....liked a little better before but still great.

Berlioni

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Tanqueray
3⁄4 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth, Noilly Prat Original Dry
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, chilled rocks glass w/ one large cube, garnish

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Year
2004
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Gonçalo de Sousa Monteiro
Source reference

The PDT Cocktail Book

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  • MM says sweet vermouth would make this better. As in a Cynar Negroni. — ★★★
  • Didn't believe it, but this does taste more Martini than Cin Cyn. Not my favorite. Could be worth trying with newer Dry Vermouth. It was borderline.
  • try it
  • Used well gin (Tanq+Junipero+Botanist+Barr Hill blend), 3 small dashes (~1 dash) of Hella Citrus bitters, and grapefruit peel swath.
  • This tastes better than a plain old Negroni with dry vermouth.
  • More interesting than a martini, but there are better negroni variants. The Cynar does work well here though; I probably prefer this to the similar ABCDEF.
  • Flavor-wise, more of a Martini variation than a Negroni/Cin-Cyn twin. Gin-forward, dry vermouth (I used Dolin) very prominent, with the Cynar adding viscosity, dark flavor notes, mild sweetness, and bitterness. A dash of oran
  • Very nice perfect Negroni variation. I was out of nice oranges, so I added a dash of Regans' and used a long swatch of grapefruit.The grapefruit complimented the Cynar nicely. — ★★★★
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Dan commented on 11/04/2011:

The cocktail was updated to reflect the authoritative recipe in the PDT cocktail book. The previous (very similar) recipe was for a smaller less boozy drink: 1:2/3:1/2

bza commented on 12/09/2011:

I love this drink. It's unexpectedly floral, but in a very appetizing way. A great drink for the advanced negroni connoisseur.

OldFashionedWhiskey commented on 3/24/2013:

I made this today (accidentally), In trying to make a Negroni variation, I mixed equal parts Plymouth Gin, Cynar and Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth. After tasting, I decided it needed some Regan's Orange bitters. I shook it with ice (I know) and served it up in a cocktail glass. Tasty.

bza commented on 4/28/2015:

I just made this with añejo tequila in place of the gin as a hunch. I might like it even better than the original - good stuff!

MOJO1229 commented on 11/03/2016:

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I made and rated this drink before, but with no comment. At that time, I made the drink as written, and rated it at 3.5 (I'm not a big fan of dry vermouth). This time, being out of Tanqueray, I turned to Citadelle, which is more floral-forward, and definitely less juniper. Also, I used 1/4 oz each of Dolin dry vermouth and Vya blanco vermouth.

The change in both gin and vermouth made, for me, a more satisfying cocktail--one that I rated at 4.0. For those who are adventerous, you may want to give these changes a try. Magellan gin should do just fine as a sub for Citadelle. Bon Voyage!

21st Century

2 oz Blanco tequila, Siete Leguas Blanco
3⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao, Marie Brizard (white)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 rinse Pastis, Pernod
Instructions

Shake, strain, Pernod-rinsed coupe

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Jim Meehan
Source reference

The PDT Cocktail Book

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  • Cacao and lemon of a 20th Century is already weird; adding agave still weirder but interesting. Worth trying the modified ratios mentioned in comments--lemon was a little strong at spec.
  • Add chocolate bitters. — ★★★★
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famico commented on 12/19/2011:

I liked to up the cacao a bit. Mine was more 3:2:1 (teq, cac, lem) or maybe 4:2:1. I also added a splash of cointreau.

The Bone

2 oz Rye
1 t Lime juice
1 t Simple syrup
3 ds Hot sauce, Tabasco
Instructions

Mix, shake, drink, feel the burn

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Authentic recipe
Creator
David Wondrich
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Twentieth Century Cocktail

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Plymouth
3⁄4 oz Crème de Cacao, Marie Brizard (white)
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, coupe. No garnish.

Notes

May be too sweet for modern tastes. Ted Haigh suggests using 1/2 oz or a scant splash of Crème de Cacao. Dan Perrigan suggests a mere 1/2 tsp. Also, consider using Cocchi American rather than modern Lillet.

History

Also Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails, Ted Haigh, p272. Dan Perrigan http://egullet.org/p1770015

Yields Drink
Year
1937
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
W.J. Tarling
Source reference

Cafe Royale Cocktail Book (1937), reproduced in The PDT Cocktail Book

Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(29 ratings)
From other users
  • Reduce the lemon a bit to let give the cocoa notes. Nice drink.
  • Regan uses 1.5 of gin and 0.5 of other ingredients. Used Plymouth, Kina L"aero, and Tempus Fugit Cacao
  • Also good with an Islay instead of the gin — ★★★★
  • Made with Cocchi Americano and a scant 1/2 oz. cacao. That seemed about right, it only shows up, subtly, in the finish. Not bad, but there are better gin/lemon drinks.
  • My recipe uses 1/2oz creme de cacao and Cocchi Americano in place of Lillet. Sub Genever for gin for a fun twist. — ★★★★★
  • Very nice with Cocchi and Tanqueray.
  • Sub'd Kina L'Avion and 3/8 tsp Cacao + 1 d Mole bitters. Just enough chocolate. Good, enough to make again, but not anytime soon. — ★★★
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Dan commented on 11/04/2011:

Curated to spell out name and merge into this cocktail the variations of the existing "modern" variation.

Ckmdvminatx commented on 3/17/2013:

if made with Tempus Fugit's creme de cacao and Kina L'Avion it is a lovely dance between tart sweet and chocolate

Biff Malibu commented on 1/13/2022:

Going a bit skosh on the lemon juice allows the cacao to come through.

212

2 oz Reposado Tequila, Partida Reposado
2 oz Grapefruit juice (Ruby Red)
1 oz Aperol
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, Collins w/ ice.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Aisha Sharpe and Willy Shine
Source reference

The PDT Cocktail Book

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The First Word

1 2⁄3 oz Ginseng spirit, Kammerling's
7⁄8 oz Lemon juice
2 bsp Maraschino Liqueur
2 bsp Simple syrup
1 ds Egg white
Instructions

Shake well with ice (egg white), strain into coupette glass, garnish with lemon zest

History

One of the signature serves for Kammerling's ginseng spirit.

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Authentic recipe
Creator
Alex Kammerling, London (AFAIK)
Source reference

http://kammerlings.com/drinks.html

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Eclipse

2 oz Añejo tequila, El Tesoro Añejo
3⁄4 oz Aperol
3⁄4 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 rinse Mezcal, Del Maguey Vida
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Shake, strain, vida-rinsed coupe, lemon twist

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Leo Robitschek
Source reference

The PDT Cocktail Book, p.113

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  • Made with reposado. Very tasty. The mezcal is very subtle. Nice rich cherry flavor. Makes a big drink. — ★★★★
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The Paternal Drunk commented on 6/27/2014:

Fantastic drink. On a typographical note, the creator's name is spelled "Robitschek" I believe

jaba commented on 6/27/2014:

I don't have any Anejo. Is it worth trying with a Reposado or will it be too different?

bza commented on 6/27/2014:

Haven't tried it with reposado, but imo there are no two more different age statements than reposado and añejo, they are practically different liquors. That said, I don't see why reposado wouldn't work in this drink as long as you had something hefty and peppery rather than smooth and light. It would definitely be a different drink, though.

bza commented on 6/27/2014:

Fixed, thanks, and I love that you proofread cocktail recipes at 8 in the morning. Keep on!

DrunkLab commented on 8/15/2014:

This drink is sometimes made in equal parts with mezcal as the base spirit and no tequila (or rinse). I prefer it that way, but in either version it's a top shelf drink. (Source: asking at The NoMad.)

Mixin In Ansley commented on 4/19/2024:

Unusual- as vegetal as it is cherry. I appreciate something more than a 3 oz poor: one drink and done.

Bitter Spring

1 oz Fernet Branca
1 oz Gold rum, Flor de Caña Gold 4
3⁄4 oz Ginger syrup
3⁄4 oz Orgeat (toasted hazlenut)
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters (as a float)
Instructions

Shake until ice is slushy, Collins, additional crushed ice, heavy dashes of Peychaud's

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Sother Teaque, Amor y Amargo, NYC
Source reference

http://www.starchefs.com/cook/recipe/mixology/sother-teague/bitter-spri…

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  • Bright red and muddy orange wasn't that attractive. Tasted pretty good though. Similar Golden Gate Swizzle is better. — ★★★★
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christina in tacoma commented on 11/03/2011:

Out of curiosity I made toasted hazlenut orgeat, though I don't think it is really necessary. This is similar to (but not quite as good as) the Golden Gate Swizzle. I used Canton in place of ginger syrup, Rhum Barbancourt 8 yr rum, and strained it as I wasn't wanting the slushy preparation.

joep commented on 3/27/2012:

Love this beverage, Sother says you can use regular orgeat in place of the hazelnut and the drink won't suffer. It's really more of a float of Peychauds, the top sixth of the finalized drink should be red.

gshellen commented on 9/09/2012:

I used regular (homemade) orgeat, and did the Peychaud's as a float (though not quite 1/6—wasn't ready for that), and it's a lovely drink.

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