Bittersweet Serenade

1 oz Sherry, Lustau (los arcos amontillado)
1 oz Calvados
1 oz Walnut Liqueur, Nux Alpina
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

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Year
2011
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Sahil Mehta, Estragon, Boston
Source reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2011/06/bittersweet-serenade.html

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Maharaja's Revenge

2 oz Rum, Old Monk
1 oz Apricot liqueur
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

Notes

Old Monk is an Indian rum with a unique, smoky flavor, so no substitutes.

Consider upping lime to 1oz for more tang.

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Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Brother Cleve
Source reference

http://drinkboston.com/2009/05/08/maharajas-revenge/

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Rob Marais commented on 1/12/2013:

Looks awesome, though Old Monk is increasingly hard to find around Boston (at least it is at my usual packies). I wonder how mezcal would do in this, I bet mezcal as base spirit would be tasty with some tweaks.

bza commented on 1/13/2013:

Old Monk is almost always at Martignetti's and Liquor World in Porter.

I think mezcal would work, but it doesn't have the same vanilla notes that Old Monk has, so it would probably need another ingredient to mellow out the bite.

Prescription Julep

1 1⁄2 oz Cognac
1⁄2 oz Rye
2 t Simple syrup
2 spg Mint
Instructions

Gently press mint (8-10 leaves or so) with simple syrup in a julep cup or equivalent. Add Cognac and Rye, preferably high proof (90-106) versions for historical accuracy. Stir gently. Add crushed ice to fill. Stir gently again to raise frost. Add more crushed ice mounding over top of cup. Garnish with mint and optional splash of dark rum. Drink through a short straw.

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Unknown
Creator
Historical recipe ca. 1857 as interpreted by Paul Clarke via Dave Wondrich's recipe in Imbibe!
Source reference

http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2009/05/16/3030-30-the-prescription-j…

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  • 7/2/20: Made with 1.5 oz PF 1840, 0.5 oz Rittenhouse, 0.5 oz Smith and Cross, 0.25 oz 2:1 simple. Would be curious to make without the whiskey.
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Summertime Coconut Punch

1 part Pear (Fresh)
1 1⁄2 oz Cachaça, Sagatiba Velha
1⁄2 oz Coconut syrup
1 oz Apple juice (Fresh)
1⁄4 oz Gomme syrup
Instructions

Muddle a cheek of Pear with Gomme, add rest of ingredients, shake and double strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a pear fan.

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  • a bit of an odd convergence of flavors. Maybe real apple juice is the missing bit? or true coconut syrup as opposed to homemade creme of coconut.
  • Really refreshing and the coconut syrup adds a nice sweetness to it. All of the ingredients balance very well. Perfect by the pool. — ★★★★
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Vin d'Orange

2⁄3 c Sugar (Granulated)
5 c White wine
1 c Vodka
3 Orange (Seville or bitter)
1 Lemon
1⁄2 Vanilla Bean (split lenthwise)
Instructions

In a large glass jar, combine the sugar, white wine and vodka and stir until the sugar mostly dissolves.

Slice the oranges and lemon into quarters and add them to the jar.

Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the jar, then drop in the pod.

Cover jar, and let mixture stand undisturbed for 1 month in a cool, dark place. The vin d' orange will take on a slightly hazy, pale orange hue. After a month, remove and discard the fruit and vanilla bean.

Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer lined with a double layer of cheesecloth or a coffee filter, then funnel it back into clean bottles. Seal tightly with a cork and refridgerate.

Notes

Use the cheapest white wine, since it's getting mixed with oranges and sugar.

When picking out oranges, shop for ones that are heavy for their size since heavier citrus tends to yields more juice and is less likely to be dried out. Also, if you can't find Seville oranges at your local grocer, order them online from a specialty produce site like melissas.com

History

This is an aperitif popular in the south of France.

Yields Cups
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
David Lebovitz
Source reference

Imbibe Magazine

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Jean Genie

1 oz Gin (Hendrick's preferred)
1 spl Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
3 oz Ginger beer (Gosling's preferred)
Instructions

In a highball glass with cube ice, mix gin and a splash of St-Germaine elderflower liqueur. Top with ginger beer and swizzle well. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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Creator
Sarah Bartl
Source reference

http://heavytable.com/the-highly-refreshing-jean-genie

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Zachary Pearson commented on 7/25/2012:

Moderated slightly - we're assuming "top" means around 3 ounces in a single rocks glass.

Cognac Summit

1 twst Lime peel
4 sli Ginger (thin)
1 1⁄2 oz Cognac (VSOP)
2 oz Lemonade
1 twst Cucumber peel
Instructions

Lightly muddle the lime peel and ginger slices in a rocks glass with the cognac. Fill glass half-way with ice. Stir well for 5 seconds. Add lemonade and cucumber peel. Stir well for another 5 seconds.

History

Created by a team of 20 mixologists as the "summit drink" of the 2008 International Cognac Summit.

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Unknown
Creator
A team of mixologists at The International Congnac Summit, 2008.
Source reference

http://www.cognacsummit.com

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Sensation

6 lf Mint
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1 1⁄2 oz Gin
2⁄3 oz Lime juice
Instructions

In a mixing glass, muddle the mint with a few ice cubes and the maraschino until the mint is broken to very small pieces. Add more ice and the gin and juice, shake until cold. Strain into sugar rimmed cocktail glass.

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Authentic recipe
Source reference

Book - The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics

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Rosebud

1 ds Rose water
1 1⁄2 oz Blanco tequila
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
1 part Orange peel (with some pith, 1.5 inches long by .5 inch wide)
1 ds Campari
Instructions

Rinse cocktail glass with rosewater. Stir tequila and carpano and strain into glass. Garnish with flamed orange zest and add a few drops of campari to the surface.

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Source reference

Book - The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics

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tsoodonym commented on 5/06/2012:

Tried it with an inexpensive anejo, and really enjoyed it. Second batch, added a few more drops of rose water to the shaker, and about 1 t of campari. Amazing color and better balance. Great warm weather cocktail.

Blushing Monk

2 oz Bourbon
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1⁄4 oz Cynar
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Raspberry syrup
1 spg Mint
Instructions

Muddle mint. Add ingredients, shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Notes

Have made with 1 oz raspberry shrub in place of the raspberry syrup and lemon juice. Very good!

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Unknown
Creator
Burritt Room, San Francisco
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  • A nice spin on a whiskey sour, but it felt quite harsh on the back of my throat. Maybe I didn't shake long enough?
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