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Outer Dark

Posted in Honey Syrup, Mezcal, Rye, Sweet Potato Shrub, Vermouth on July 18, 2011 | Comments Off on Outer Dark

1.5 oz Rye 1 oz Mezcal 1 oz Sweet Potato Rosemary Shrub 0.5 oz Honey Syrup 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth Shake all ingredients well with ice, pout over crushed ice, garnish with a sprig of rosemary. NOTES: One of my favorites from earlier in experimenting, it’s smokey and a little sweet, and surprisingly smooth for […]

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Passage to India

Posted in Brandy, Chai Syrup, Egg White, Molasses Bitters, Rum on July 18, 2011 | Comments Off on Passage to India

1.5 oz Brandy 0.5 oz Light Rum 1 oz Chai Syrup 1 Egg White 3 drops Molasses Bitters Shake ingredients WITHOUT ice hard as shit for about 15 seconds to work up a good froth. Add ice and shake for an additional 10 seconds and strain into a coupe. Make sure to get all the […]

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Old Man and the Sea

Posted in Benedictine, Rum, Strawberry Mint Syrup on July 18, 2011 | Comments Off on Old Man and the Sea

2 oz Light Rum 1/2 oz Benedictine 1 oz Strawberry Mint Syrup Shake ingredients well with ice. Muddle a strawberry in the bottom of a rocks glass, and fill with crushed ice. Pour the drink, and top off with a splash of seltzer water. Garnish with a slice of strawberry. NOTES: This was the winner […]

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A whole bunch of stuff

Posted in Chai Syrup, Earl Grey Syrup, Ginger Syrup, Grenadine, Honey Syrup, Maraschino Cherries, Orgeat, Strawberry Mint Syrup, Sweet Potato Shrub on July 10, 2011 | 6 Comments »

So, we are having a cocktail party, and need a metric crapload of ingredients for the drinks we’ve decided on serving. This is the finished product, and since a few people have asked for a recipe here and there, This is going to be the full clearinghouse for all of them. Full list of recipes […]

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Gravity’s Rainbow

Posted in Creme de Violette, Earl Grey Syrup, Gin, Grenadine, Rhubarb Bitters on May 26, 2011 | Comments Off on Gravity’s Rainbow

1.5 oz Bluecoat Gin 0.5 oz Earl Grey syrup (recipe here) 0.5 oz lime juice 0.25 oz grenadine 1 tsp creme de violette 2 dashes Rhubarb bitters Combine all ingredients and shake with ice. Serve up. NOTES: maybe use slightly less violette. Pretty tasty overall, especially for a gin drink. Would also like to make […]

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Mansfield Park

Posted in Domaine de Canton, Earl Grey Syrup, Vodka on May 19, 2011 | Comments Off on Mansfield Park

2 oz Vodka 1 oz Earl Grey syrup (below) 0.5 oz Domaine de Canton 0.5 oz lemon juice Shake with ice, strain into glass. Served up with a twist of lemon. Earl Grey Syrup Soak 1 Earl Grey tea bag in a large glass of hot water for at least 1 hour. Bring 7 oz […]

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The Burgess

Posted in Brandy, Ginger Syrup, Grand Marnier, Orange Bitters on May 15, 2011 | Comments Off on The Burgess

2 oz Brandy 0.5 oz Ginger syrup (here) 0.5 oz Grand Marnier 3 dashes of orange bitters Garnish with candied ginger Shake ingredients well and serve up with garnish. NOTES: Tried it first without Grand Marnier, but was too bitter. Current iteration slightly too sweet. Either use less Grand Marnier next time, or try triple […]

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Outer Dark

Posted in Honey Syrup, Mezcal, Rye, Sweet Potato Shrub, Vermouth on May 9, 2011 | Comments Off on Outer Dark

1.5 oz Rye 1 oz Mezcal 1 oz Sweet potato & rosemary shrub (recipe below) 0.5 oz Honey syrup (recipe below) 0.25 oz sweet vermouth Shake ingredients and pour over crushed ice. NOTES: surprisingly tasty. Not overly sweet, smoky, and packs a pretty solid alcoholic punch. Would benefit from garnishing with rosemary for the scent, […]

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The Hawthorne

Posted in Angostura, Rye, Strawberry Basil Syrup, Vermouth on May 5, 2011 | Comments Off on The Hawthorne

2.5 oz Rye 0.5 oz Sweet vermouth 0.5 oz Dry vermouth 0.5 oz Strawberry basil syrup (here) 2 dashes Angostura bitters Club soda 1 strawberry slice strawberry and muddle in glass with bitters. Combine rye, vermouth and syrup in shaker. Pour over crushed ice. Top off with seltzer (not much. roughly 1 oz). Garnish with […]

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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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