Culross

1 oz Light rum
1 oz Apricot liqueur
1 oz Aromatized wine, Lillet Blanc
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
Instructions

Stir, strain, cocktail glass, straight up.

Notes

Consider using Cocchi Americano for the Lillet as it is probably closer to Lillet Kina than modern Lillet. Consider using dry apricot brandy (e.g. Blume Marillen) for a less sweet drink

Yields Drink
Year
1920
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Savoy cocktail book
Source reference

http://underhill-lounge.flannestad.com/2008/08/07/culross-cocktail/

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Average rating
4 stars
(11 ratings)
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Dan commented on 11/05/2011:

Curated to reflect authentic historic drink, with modern improvements moved to the notes.

Saturday Night

1 oz Gin, Beefeater
1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth, Martini & Rossi
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Amaro Abano, Luxardo
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail glass

Yields Drink
Year
2007
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
plattetude, eGullet.org
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(13 ratings)
From other users
  • A light, semi-sweet drink that can be enjoyed year-round.
  • Good, but not outstanding. The peppery Abano comes through. somehow not as satisfying as a Negroni, but nice for a change. — ★★★
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MOJO1229 commented on 3/26/2016:

I agree with the first comment, in that this drink is not outstanding. However, I used Luxardo, not Amaro Abano, so I don't know how hers/his version compared to mine. However,  I was satisfied with Luxardo, so I will make this drink occasionally in the future.

Yes, this drink doesn't compare with a Negroni, but then, only a handful of drinks do. In short, I don't think this drink was intended to compete with a Negroni. I suspect it was developed simply as a drink to enjoy on its own.

Sun and Sand

1 oz Bourbon (knob creek)
1 oz Apricot liqueur (dry?)
1 oz Sweet vermouth
1 oz Orange juice
Instructions

Sounds WAY too sweet. Needs acid. Try more Bourbon too / less other stuff.

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Authenticity
Unknown
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Not yet rated
Average rating
2 stars
(2 ratings)
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  • half as much apricot brandy. a little picked it up. still a 2 — ★★
  • I used Punt e Mes and half as much apricot liqueur (sweet) as everything else. Surprised by the depth--herbal notes up front, a little sourness, ends sweet. Color (brown) leaves something to be desired.
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Teacher of the Year

1 oz Rye (overproof)
3⁄4 oz Fino sherry
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
2 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 rinse Absinthe
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, chilled absinthe-rinsed cocktail glass

Yields Drink
Year
2006
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Andy Arrington eGullet
Source reference

http://egullet.org/p1324430

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Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(2 ratings)
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  • That rinse goes a long way in this drink! The sherry is surprisingly subdued in the overproof rye.
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Bella Donna

1 oz Dark rum, Gosling's Black Seal
1 oz Amaretto
1⁄2 T Lemon
1⁄2 T Lime
1 T Simple syrup
1 pn Cinnamon (rim glass)
Instructions

I would make this with 1/4 oz Lemon and 1/4 oz Lime with no added sugar. I might cut back on the Amaretto too, or add more sour. It is supposed to be quite sweet.

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Authenticity
Unknown
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(11 ratings)
From other users
  • Tasty and approachable. Made with no simple. Quite sweet and just a bit sour. Wouldn't add to the rotation but not a bad use for amaretto.
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Cheeses commented on 6/24/2014:

Made per Dan's suggestion with no simple. Could add still more sour. As is the amaretto dominates and lime settles in at the end with just a touch of real sourness. Not a bad use for an ancient bottle of amaretto.

Bumblebee

2 oz Dark rum
1 1⁄2 t Honey (or more, to taste)
2 t Lime juice (or so, to taste)
2 t Egg white
3 dr Bitters, Angostura (as garnish)
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Dry shake, add ice, shake, strain, cocktail glass, dot top with bitters, garnish with twist

History

Calls for strained honey; not needed today

Yields Drink
Year
1939
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Charles H. Baker, Gentleman's Companion
Source reference

http://sloshed.hyperkinetic.org/2010/02/13/bumble-bee-cocktail/

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
From other users
  • Nice balance of acid, sweetness, and dark rum. I'd double the portions per serving/person.
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Dan commented on 9/24/2011:

Updated to clarify ingredients, quantities, and method. Bitters corrected from Angostura Orange to regular Angostura.

Cagmaggers commented on 5/28/2012:

The linked recipe calls for 1.5 t honey, not 1.5 oz.

Dan commented on 5/28/2012:

Thanks. Fixed oz -> tsp.

Silver Gin Fizz

1 1⁄2 oz Gin
1 oz Lemon juice
1 t Sugar
1 Egg white
1 oz Soda water (top)
Instructions

Dry shake, add ice, shake, stain.

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Unknown
Curator rating
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Average rating
3.5 stars
(5 ratings)
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  • Someone at my bar asked for a unique gin martini that they had never heard of. I took a chance and whipped this one up, modeled after the original Gin Fizz. Its frothy and citrusy, and easy to make. — ★★★★
  • Use half lemon, half lime? Grapefruit bitters on top?
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Gin Rickey

2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Lime juice
3 oz Club soda
Instructions

Lime Wedge, Build, Rocks, Collins

Notes

Gary Regan: "I'm not a fan of this drink"

Yields Drink
Year
c 1890
Authenticity
Unknown
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(10 ratings)
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  • Use the death & co version.
  • Except on the hottest days, I prefer the Death & Co. recipe described in the comments. Their's gets 4 stars.
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Zachary Pearson commented on 4/20/2015:

Curated this. Removed grenadine from the drink - it's literally gin, lime juice and club soda. Tart!  Thanks,  Zachary

Malty Puppy commented on 4/20/2015:

Good with two dashes of simple syrup (according to David Embury's advice). Refreshing, effervescent and tart.

mako commented on 5/16/2018:

I think few days are hot enough that I prefer my Gin Rickey "bone dry" as per this recipe. If it's the hottest day of the year, make this recipe.

Every other day of the year, I prefer the Death & Co recipe: 2 oz Gin (Beefeater); 1oz Lime Juice; 1/2 oz Simple Syrup; Club Soda (to taste).

 

drinkingandthinking commented on 7/18/2023:

I prefer the original, no sugar. Better than a martini or a tom collins if you just want an excuse to drink gin.

Left Hand

2 oz Bourbon, Elijah Craig
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula
3⁄4 oz Campari
2 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole
1 Maraschino cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, stain, straight up, cocktail glass, garnish

Notes

The original called for Bittermen's Sweet Chocolate bitters, a one-off bitters made by a measuring error when making their Mole bitters.

History

This recipe previously listed a variation using rye, regular sweet vermouth, and omitting the bitters. Corrected thanks to a comment by Campus Five.

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Sam Ross, Milk & Honey and Little Branch, New York, NY
Source reference

Dark Spirits, A. J. Rathbun, Melissa Punch

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(40 ratings)
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  • Beats a Manhattan any day. Used Cocchi di Torino. Vanilla and chocolate... Mmmm...
  • Was OK - not sure if it's cuz of the mole bitters. maybe i don't like them? I used Punt, btw. and bourbon 1.5oz.
  • We also make this one with a 2:1 ratio (1.5 oz bourbon), as recommended in the PDT. Garnish with an amarena cherry (Fabbri or Toschi), or a home-brandied version of same. — ★★★★★
  • Works better with Bitter Luxardo, rather than Campari.
  • I made with coffee-infused Antica Formula. Nice, Campari comes out strong. I might reduce that to .5 oz. Also, I reduced bourbon to 1.5oz as suggested by other users.
  • Used Evan Williams single barrel bourbon (2.5 oz). Rate 4.0
  • make with 1.5 oz bourbon
  • Still says 2oz bourbon. Should be 1.5oz.
  • Boy that cherry was good at the end.
  • Beautiful color. Blood just starting to dry. Very inviting aroma. Spicy, and very old school. Ladies and gentlemen, Do not call. We have a winner! Best showcase for chocolate bitters yet!
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campus five commented on 5/22/2011:

The recipe as currently listed is not the original, but rather an accidental variation by Damian Windsor (currently at Roger Room, Los Angeles) that I have posted on eGullet repeatedly.

The original is by Sam Ross (Milk and Honey, Little Branch, etc.).

1.5 oz Bourbon (Elijah Craig)
.75 oz Campari
.75 oz Carpano Antica
2 dashes Mole Bitters

Stir, strain, up, cherry.

This recipe was originally found on the Bitterman's website, but it's been removed.
It can be found in this book: http://books.google.com/books?id=hKgGjgbfhaUC&pg=PA76&lpg=PA76&dq=%22le…
However, it lists Bitterman's Sweet Chocolate Bitters, instead of the Mole Bitters.

Dan commented on 5/22/2011:

Thanks, Campus Five. I've correct the recipe using the source you cited.

tophat665 commented on 8/04/2013:

Wow! That's a perfect showcase for chocolate in bitters (I had to use Fee Bro's Aztec Chocolate, but that's close, nu? Same league if not the same ballpark.) Well played! 4 of 5, and 4.7 if there were 10th stars.

Casey commented on 8/09/2013:

Good - but if I'm aiming for this, I prefer a Punt e Mes manhattan (2:1) with 2 big dashes of Bittermens Mole.

Skid Row

2 oz Genever, Bols
1⁄2 oz Apricot liqueur, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot
1⁄2 oz Ramazzotti
1 ds Orange bitters, Fee Brothers Orange
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
1 twst Orange peel (flamed, expressed, as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, coupe, flamed orange peel garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Eric Alperin, The Varnish, Los Angeles, CA
Source reference

http://liquor.com/liquor/articles/raising-the-bar-eric-alperin/

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(4 ratings)
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  • Try
  • Too sweet. Added 1/2 lemon. Much better. — ★★★★
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