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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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