Front Steps

1 oz Rye
1 oz Kirschwasser
1 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1 oz Lemon juice (or less)
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass

Notes

Most feel 1oz of lemon juice is too much. Try 1/2 to 3/4 oz.

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
BostonApothacary
Source reference

http://egullet.org/p1690901

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(6 ratings)
From other users
  • Really good combo - def use 1/2 lemon tho. I used Schladerer kirsch, Taylor's VF and Overholt rye with Peychaud's. Yum!
  • Use half oz lemon
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jerryc123 commented on 9/20/2011:

Made two versions of this cocktail, and enjoyed the second one with 1/2 ounce lemon juice, rather than a full ounce.
I found the lemon overwhelming in the recipe posted. Adjust to your taste.
Used Michters US-1 Rye, Hiram Walker Kirshwasser, Taylor's Falernum, and Peychaud's.

christina in tacoma commented on 9/28/2011:

I tried this with Bulleit Rye and Clear Creek Kirschwasser. I agree that it is pretty tart with the amount of lemon specified; I'll try .75 oz next time. I do like the drink overall though- the Kirschwasser and Falernum get along better than I would have guessed.

multiVCA commented on 11/20/2011:

This is good, but I agree that adjustments are better, I used:
Jim Beam (finishing off the bottle), Clear Creek, Taylor's, and 1/2 oz.lemon with Peychaud's.

Close, but next time I'll probably reduce the Falernum to match the reduced lemon. And I'll have to try it with a true Black Forest kirsch like Schladerer. And another American kirsch like Aqua Perfecta. And other ryes, possibly increasing that to 1½. I think it'll be worth another few tries.

Biff Malibu commented on 1/28/2023:

0.5 oz lemon juice worked fine - try 0.75 oz next time. Alternatively, lower Falernum a bit, as it is fairly assertive.

Other Night, The

2 oz Reposado Tequila
3⁄4 oz Apricot liqueur, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot
1⁄2 oz Lime
1 t Bénédictine
Instructions

Lime twist?, Shake, Straight Up, Cocktail

Notes

Rather like a Margarita.

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
egullet's Christophere "plattetude"
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(6 ratings)
From other users
  • Disappointing similar to a Margarita. Honestly, almost indistinguishable, which surprised me a little.
  • It's a play on a margarita, nothing special here. Good to give somebody new to cocktails that asks for a margarita. — ★★★
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Zummy

1 oz Gin
1 oz Bénédictine
3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄4 oz Campari
1 ds Lemon bitters
Instructions

Stir, Straight Up, Cocktail

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Robert Hess
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Not yet rated
Average rating
2.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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  • Yet to try
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The Boston Shaker commented on 10/27/2011:

Was okay. A bit sweeter than expected. Apparently I didn't have lemon bitters at home (dozens at the store though... Ugh) so I subbed some Lemon Verbina bitters that I got from Josh @ Trina's. Not enough bite to offset the Benedictine. Will try again with Berg & Hauck/TBT Lemon Bitters which should round this out nicely.

Sappho Sour

1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Campari
1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur, Clément Créole Shrubb
1⁄2 oz Herbal liqueur, Green Chartreuse
1 oz Lemon
2 ds Lemon bitters
Instructions

Lemon twist, Stir, Straight Up, Cocktail

Notes

Original is too much gin, too little Campari. As revised, very similar to Magnolia Tree

Yields Drink
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Rafael Ballesteros Adapted from a recipe by Rafael Ballesteros,
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(15 ratings)
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bkemp1984 commented on 9/13/2022:

Fee Bros lemon bitters sort of ruined the drink, but could still tell it was very good.

Improved Martini Cocktail (David Santucci)

2 oz Gin, Plymouth
1⁄2 oz Bianco Vermouth
1⁄2 t Dry vermouth
1⁄2 t Maraschino Liqueur
1 1⁄2 t Añejo tequila
Instructions

Stir, stain, straight up, cocktail glass.

Notes

Author recommends a less assertive gin, such as Plymouth.

History

Cocktail was unnamed, so I provided a descriptive name.

Yields Drink
Year
2008
Authenticity
Altered recipe
Creator
David Santucci, eGullet
Source reference

http://egullet.org/p1618070

Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(2 ratings)
From other users
  • Good, but seems unbalanced—might benefit from the addition of some bitters. That might bury the small quantities of dry vermouth, maraschino, and tequila, though...
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Choke Artist

1 oz Tequila (anejo)
1 oz Cynar
1⁄2 oz Fino sherry (pale dry)
5 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters (as a rinse)
Instructions

Stir with ice, roll bitters in chilled snifter, strain into snifter, garnish.
Extra-wide orange twist, Stir, Straight Up, Snifter

Notes

Challenging. Quite bitter. I drank it on the rocks, and it mellowed nicely. Otherwise would need to cook some. Might benefit from more sherry.

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Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
The Art of the Bar by Jeff Hollinger and Rob Schwartz
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(6 ratings)
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  • A very unusual combination but it has balance and a pleasing taste.
  • Made with Calle 23 blanco, not anejo. Very good. Bitter and, with that blanco, very peppery-- might be worth trying with some Abano.
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haresfur commented on 10/26/2011:

tried this with Australian amontillado sherry (no orange peel). found I needed a touch more tequila and it was helped by a few drops of lemon juice. I'm thinking I'll try a hair less Cynar. Nice.

Boston Apothecary

1 oz Rye, Sazerac
1 oz Kirschwasser
1 oz Lemon juice
1 t Sugar
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
Instructions

Shake, strain, up or down as you prefer

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Boston Apothecary, eGullet
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3.5 stars
(3 ratings)
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drinkingandthinking commented on 5/18/2019:

A bit too sour - maybe ease up on the lemon a bit. Otherwise an interesting combination of rye and kirsch.

Algorithm

2 1⁄2 oz Bourbon, Bulleit
1 oz Pineapple juice
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
1⁄4 oz Absinthe, Vieux Carré
1 ds Peychaud's Bitters
1 ds Bitters, Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail

Yields Drink
Year
2009
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Oyster House Philadelphia
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
3 stars
(8 ratings)
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  • Used Rabbit Hole bourbon...has a butterscotch note on it
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Red Hook

2 oz Rye
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Punt e Mes
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1 Maraschino cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail, garnish

Yields Drink
Year
2004
Authenticity
Unknown
Creator
Enzo Enrico , Milk & Honey, Manhattan, NY
Source reference

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Hook-Cocktail/121928617839644

Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4 stars
(55 ratings)
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  • In the stirred brown drink category this is a worthwhile variant. Made with 1/4 oz. maraschino per the comments, which was indeed enough to provide its zip and sweetness.
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Monte Cassino

3⁄4 oz Rye
3⁄4 oz Bénédictine
3⁄4 oz Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3⁄4 oz Lemon juice
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, fine-strain, straight up, small glass, garnish

Notes

Not sure how to adapt to Green Chartreuse. May need sugar.

History

Winning recipe of the 500th anniversary Bénédictine compeition

Yields Drink
Year
2010
Authenticity
Authentic recipe
Creator
Damon Dyer
Curator rating
Not yet rated
Average rating
4 stars
(26 ratings)
From other users
  • 6/15/23: Herbal and complex, but still very approachable. Perhaps the best last word riff I've had. Really solid.
  • Light, sweet lemony with just the right amount of herbal complexity
  • Made with green chartreuse and a dash of simple syrup. Quite good.
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drjones commented on 2/18/2023:

I reduced the Yellow Chartreuse & Benedictine to 2/3 oz. each to lessen the sweetness while still having their flavors come through. 4 stars

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