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Elephants Sometimes Forget

Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass

History

Unknown history. Authentic as presented in cocktaildb.

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  • Used Journeyman Bilberry Blackhearts Gin. Maybe needs a more flavorful Gin or an herbal touch. Added 1/4 oz st germain and it was better.
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salmineo commented on 9/17/2014:

basically a Gilroy with slightly different ratios?


Tipperary Cocktail #3

2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail glass

Notes

Some may prefer 1/4 oz of Green Chartreuse

History

Source traces cocktails by this name dating back to the Old Waldorf-Astoria Cocktail Book. Regan's version is a take on the equal-parts drink from the Savoy.

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Year
2010
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Gaz Regan, Dead Rabbit, New York, New York (USA)
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3 stars
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  • Beautifully balanced, the Chatreuse does not dominate.
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claphamje commented on 8/20/2024:

Can't see this is in the Old Waldorf Astoria bar book.


noksagt commented on 8/20/2024:

The name "Tipperary Cocktail" is from Old Waldorf Astoria, but the proper credit for this particular version is Gaz Regan, who wrote the SF Gate article that is the referenced. From that article:

The earliest recipe I can find is in "The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book," where author Albert Stevens Crockett declares that the drink predates the popular World War I song, "It's a Long Way to Tipperary." That particular ditty was penned in 1912, so we can probably surmise that the drink was created in the first decade of the 20th century. The formula, though, is pretty vile. I doubt that even a Yorkshire dweller - let alone a sturdy man from Tipperary - would put himself behind a glass full of sloe gin and dry vermouth with a little lemon juice.


Craig E commented on 8/23/2024:

Curated to clarify history and creator. Thanks @noksagt


Brooklyn Cocktail

2 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
1 Maraschino cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail glass, garnish

Notes

Use high quality rye.

History

The earliest recipe I can find is the 1914 book "Drinks", by Jacques Straub, which quotes the drink as 3/4 oz each good rye and dry vermouth, then 1 dash each Maraschino and Amer Picon. This isTed Haigh's version, which is is excellent.

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Year
1914
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
Jacques Straub
Source reference

Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails, pg. 82

Curator rating
5 stars
Average rating
4.5 stars
(44 ratings)
From other users
  • Substituted Bigallet China-China for the Amer Picon. All other ingredients remain the same. Very nice proportions.
  • I added citrus bitters a little amount of Demara gum syrup. Very nice.
  • Used Knob Creek Rye, NP vermouth, and 1 t CioCiaro, 1 t Tornai in place of Amer Picon. Very Strong with high proof rye. Would make again w 80 proof and Dolin.
  • substitute CioCiaro for the Amer Picon
  • Made with Ramazzotti and two dashes Ango orange.
  • Strong but perfectly balanced — ★★★★★
  • Replaced Amer Picon with amaro averna and avion d'or
  • Made with Ramazzotti and a dash of Regan's. The dry vermouth contributes an intriguing spirituous finish. A second try with Amer Boudreau was also tasty. Third with bianco too!
  • CioCiaro instead of Amer Picon
  • Made it with Amer Boudreau as written above. — ★★★★★
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Dan commented on 10/29/2011:

Curated (can you curate yourself?) to remove my demented substitution of Meletti for Amer Picon. They are nothing alike. If you want to substitute, use Amaro CioCiaro or Amaro Lucano for the Amer Picon. Absent that, use Amaro Ramazzotti and a dash or two of Angostura Orange bitters. I would like to say I loved this drink given its great history and NYC borough name. I can't. With less Maraschino and more Amer Picon, I might enjoy it. It would also benefit from a bitter bone-dry vermouth, like Sutton Cellars Brown label.


Dan commented on 2/01/2012:

I merged in another Brooklyn recipe posted by Zachary, keeping this one from Ted Haigh's book. The two recipes were very similar. The newly-available Bittermen's Amere Nouvelle makes a good substitution for Amer Picon, although it is quite light in flavor.


christina in tacoma commented on 12/25/2012:

Is this really supposed to be equal amounts of rye and dry vermouth? I like this drink with more of a 3:1 ratio


Zachary Pearson commented on 12/26/2012:

The Staub recipe is 1/2 jigger French vermouth and 1/2 jigger "good rye whisky" - it's a small, weird drink.



sjdiaz21 commented on 12/27/2012:

We have this on our menu right now and we steer away from original ratios and go with 2 oz rye, 3/4 oz dry vermouth, tsp maraschino and a tsp amer picon. More of a current "Manhattan" ratio.


Salanth commented on 10/06/2013:

Used the Serious Eats 2:1 ratio with Alberta Premium rye and Cocchi Americano, and 1/4 oz. Luxardo. Couple of dashes of Angostura, few drops of Scrappy's orange & cardamom and a few drops of Regan's. Very tasty! Great balance and good strength. Love the rye spiciness!


Dan commented on 10/06/2013:

That sounds good, but without dry vermouth and Amer Picon (or sub) would be a rather different drink. I recently had a Brooklyn at B Street in Newtow, MA and it reminded me what a nice drink this is. When a bar has "Housemade Amer Picon", it's hard to resist ordering something with it. (They use Boudreau's recipe.)

If you haven't had a Redhook, I recommend it (Rye, Punt e Mes, Maraschino). You could try Cocchi in here too.


Dan commented on 12/25/2014:

I was an idiot, but no longer. This is a fantastic drink. I use Bigallet 'China-China' Amer for the Amer Picon. Also wonderful is the substitution of 1/4 oz Islay Scotch (e.g. Laphroaig 10) for a bit of the rye. This is a world-class cocktail.


thiudans commented on 5/28/2019:

Great cocktail, though I definitely prefer the original (Jack's Manual, 1908) version with Sweet Vermouth.


Champs Elysées

1 1⁄2 oz Brandy
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 t Fine sugar (optional)
Instructions

Shake, straight, straight up, cocktail glass.

Notes

Can also be made with Green Chartreuse, or sweeter or tarter to taste

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Year
1930
Authenticity
Unknown
Source reference

Savoy Cocktail Book

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4 stars
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  • Upped cognac to 2oz and 1/4 oz of simple syrup. ½ would work also.
  • So close to May Daisy. Big surprise, I love it.
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  • 2 oz cognac, 1/2 green chartreuse, 1/2 cane sugar 1 ango, death and co. Thought it was too sour
  • Tried Milk & Honey variation with green chartreuse, not my fav.
  • Delicious with no sugar. — ★★★★★
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yarm commented on 1/19/2022:

Note: the drink was first published as Green Chartreuse but it is far superior with Yellow to my palate, so that's how I (and most folks) make it.


Improved Brandy Cocktail

2 oz Cognac
2 ds Maraschino Liqueur (1/2 tsp)
1 ds Absinthe
2 ds Simple syrup (optional)
Instructions

Lemon rind, expressed, rim glass with it, Shake, Straight Up, Cocktail

Notes

Supposedly works will with other spirits, including rum, or Genever or Gin

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Gilroy Cocktail (Rum variation)

3⁄4 oz Rum
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake, Straight Up, Cocktail

Notes

Very accessible drink, balanced, with no one flavor predominating. The subtle complex cherry flavor contrasts with the wine undertones of the vermouth and the citrus.

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Year
1930
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Savoy
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4 stars
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  • Lemon vs. cherry did not work quite right.
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Dan commented on 6/02/2011:

Sub'd left over rye/cherry juice / spices liquid used for making cocktail cherries for the Cherry Heering. Too strongly spiced. Added 1 oz of Zucca. Yummy.


Barnum Was Right

2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake, Straight Up, Cocktail

Notes

Balanced, but a little boring. Easy drinking with simple apricot flavor.

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Year
1930's
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Vintage Cocktails
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3.5 stars
(7 ratings)
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  • Must Try
  • 9/16/13
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Hoop La

3⁄4 oz Brandy
3⁄4 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail

Notes

Cocchi Americano would be a good sub for the historic Lillet Kina. The original recipe is given in fractions. The above is scaled to a 3 oz cocktail.

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Year
1930's
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
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3 stars
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From other users
  • Garnish with lemon peel
  • Solid but unremarkable. A simpler cocktail from simpler times, perhaps.
  • A nice, accessible cocktail. Added 1d Bittermens Grapefruit bitters for a bit more depth, and used Cocchi Americano. I used Spanish Brandy; cognac would be better. — ★★★
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flickerdart commented on 4/10/2021:

Made with Italicus, Cap Corse quina, and a cheap brandy. Not bad. Definitely needs a good flavorful brandy.