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The Cannary

Posted in Bourbon, Pineapple Basil Shrub, Vermouth on May 3, 2011 | Comments Off on The Cannary

2 oz Bourbon 0.5 oz Pineapple basil shrub (recipe below) 0.25 oz maple syrup 0.25 oz dry vermouth Shake ingredients with ice, pour over crushed ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with pineapple left over from making the shrub. Pineapple Basil Shrub 1 small pineapple 1/2 bottle apple cider vinegar 5 oz sugar 10 leaves […]

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Christmas Vacation

Posted in Apple Cinnamon Syrup, Benedictine, Brandy on May 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Kind of a half-riff on the Honeymoon cocktail 2 oz Brandy 0.5 oz Triple Sec 0.5 oz Benedictine 1 oz Apple cinnamon syrup splash of seltzer Mix brandy, syrup, triple sec and benedictine in shaker with ice. pour over rocks in a tumbler. top off with a small amount of seltzer. probably garnish with an […]

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Untitled Whiskey Experiment #1

Posted in Blackberry Jalapeno, Bourbon, Egg White on April 28, 2011 | Comments Off on Untitled Whiskey Experiment #1

2 oz Bourbon 1 oz Blackberry jalapeno syrup 0.5 oz milk 1 egg white ground cardamom shake bourbon, syrup, milk and egg for 15 seconds. add ice. shake 15 more. strain into glass, sprinkle cardamom on top. NOTES: kinda meh. Not bad, but not great. jalapeno spiciness is redundant with the bourbon warmth, egg didn’t […]

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Strawberry Basil Rickey

Posted in Gin, Strawberry Basil Syrup on April 26, 2011 | Comments Off on Strawberry Basil Rickey

2 oz Bluecoat gin 1 oz Homemade strawberry basil syrup (see here) 0.5 oz lime juice 1 diced strawberry Muddle ingredients in the bottom of a mason jar, fill glass with crushed ice, and top off with club soda. NOTES: not the most complex drink idea, but surprisingly refreshing, and I don’t generally like gin. […]

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Anne Boleyn

Posted in Bourbon, Egg White, Strawberry Basil Syrup on April 22, 2011 | Comments Off on Anne Boleyn

2 oz Bourbon 1 oz Homemade strawberry basil syrup 1 egg white Shake ingredients in shaker for 15 seconds, add ice and shake for an additional 15 seconds. pour into glass through sieve and serve up with a strawberry garnish. Strawberry Basil Syrup 6 large strawberries 15 basil leaves 1 cup sugar 1 cup water […]

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Moscow Mule #2

Posted in Ginger Syrup, Vodka on April 18, 2011 | Comments Off on Moscow Mule #2

2.5 oz Penn 1681 Vodka 0.75 oz Homemade ginger syrup 0.75 oz lime juice Small dash club soda Garnish with candied ginger Mix booze, ginger and lime. Shake well, pour over crushed ice. Add a small splash of club soda. Ginger syrup recipe 1 chunk of ginger about the size of my thumb, chopped. Put […]

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The Orange Line

Posted in Egg White, Grand Marnier, Peychaud, Root Liquor, Vodka on April 12, 2011 | Comments Off on The Orange Line

1 oz Root Liquor 1 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Grand Marnier 1 egg white 2 dashes Peychaud bitters served up with a cherry garnish NOTES: tried with Canton instead of Grand Marnier first, was not nearly as good. Would also be interested in substituting Cardamom for Peychaud. Real cherries (or luxardo cherries) would also most […]

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Irish Sazerac

Posted in Herbsaint, Irish Whiskey, Peychaud on April 11, 2011 | Comments Off on Irish Sazerac

Chill glass with water and ice. Dump, then Herbsaint rinse on glass, rim with lemon rind. Leave rind in the glass. 3 oz Powers Irish Whiskey 0.75 oz simple syrup 5 dashes Peychaud bitters Pour into prepared glass

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