<br />Two oz of Redbreast!. Like all good Catholics, I said a prayer. After all, I was using one of the best Irish Whiskies known to mankind. I quickly rinsed the glass with the Green Chartreuse, and then carefully poured in one of the best vermouths (just short of Holy Water), Carpano Antica Formula, next tossed in the three dashes of Fees Bros. bitters, then quickly looked Heavenward, and slowly took hold of the Redbreast, while praying I didn't drop the bottle (a surefire one-way trip to Hell). Finally,, I carefully measured and slowly poured God's gift to Ireland.

Down the amber liquid went, into the glass, nary a splash landed outside the glass. A slow stir to mix it all, and now-- it was ready. But was it all worthy of the Redbreast? I took a very slow...lingering sip.

My prayer was answered indeed! This is a cocktail worthy of Redbreast Irish Whiskey. Definitely. Most definitely! You can and should enjoy a Tipperary with its 4.5 rating and my blessing.

Excellent. I will definitely make this again.

Flavors open with honey and progress slowly through a honeyed Chartreuse spice and then a minty complexity reminiscent of Fernet Branca. It fades into balanced and pleasant bitterness. (I used del maguey vida and 1/4+1/4oz punt e mes & cinzano.)

It's on the sweet side, especially at the start. I'd love to keep the rich complexity and spice while reducing some of the sweetness.

This is a really nice drink, interesting and balanced. The apricot doesn't take over the way it seems to in some other drinks I've tried with it.

I remembered liking this, but I wanted a less sweet version this time, so I tried 1.5 bourbon, .75 averna, and .25 each apricot liqueur and lemon juice. A very nice whiskey sour....

Good call. I did the same thing in a different way: 1 oz bourbon, 1 oz Averna, 1 oz apricot eau-de-vie, 1/2 oz lemon. Very nice. Then I had a little 50:50 Averna and apricot eau-de-vie. Very nice too. I really wish I had bought more Blume Marillen when I found it for only $18/375ml!

I really like that idea too. I paid $30 for my little bottle, and I had to send away for it. It is delicious stuff- good score!

More success with this formula last night.1 oz bourbon, 2 oz Averna, 1 oz Obstler, 1/2 oz lemon juice. A bit on the big side, but very good. Bauer's Obstler is an Austrian 80 proof pot-distilled eau-de-vie with 70% apple and 30% pear. I found it in the NH state liquor store, thanks to my friend Ivars. It is quite affordable ($20-$25/liter). I think this drink template needs a new name and a prototype recipe. Its very good.

I'll keep an eye out for the Obstler- it sounds like something I would like. For now I improvised with a mix of apple brandy (I have clear creek) and pear eau-de-vie (I used clear creek but could try massenez next time). I agree, time for a new drink name/recipe- this is good stuff.

Very drinkable, but I just used Maker's Mark instead of scotch (I found it ended up being great if you don't like the taste of whisky, but want to make a drink with it anyway).

This is brilliant! I can't believe that nobody else (including myself, since I love Campari) came up with the idea of adding Campari to a Margarita. And the weird thing is that it does seem to have a hint of strawberry in the flavor ...

I made this with St. George products: their raspberry liqueur, buddha's hand vodka and Firelit coffee liqueur. Was skeptical, but these flavors are fabulous together -- the coffee and raspberry comes through as a chocolate note. Very nice balance of sweet, bitter, and sour.

"Black Dahlia" can signify a warning of impending harm--even death. Well, fortunately, those who drink the "Black Dahlia" will come to no harm. On the contrary, they will experience a wonderful cocktail, layered with multiple flavors that include chocolate, rasberries, citrus, sweetness, and even some tartness. Complex, yes; tasteful, definitely.

Like "Bluetwist," who also commented on this cocktail, I, too, was somewhat skeptical as to how well these three ingredients would work out. I used Kahlúa, Crème de Frambosises by Gabriel Boudier, and Citron Absolute vodka. Using these products, I rated the "Black Dahlia" at 3.5. Had I used the products that "Bluetwist" used, I probably would have rated the drink at 4.0. Based on my experience using St. George products, I can comfortably say that St. George puts out high-quality products. I especially like their gins.

So, again my friend, put aside any fears you have about this "Black Dahlia." Get out these three rather common ingredients, mix, stir, strain, and enjoy a luscious drink.