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The Big Sleep

Posted in Absinthe, Benedictine, Creme de Cassis, Rosewater, Scotch, Whiskey Barrel Bitters on July 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »

1.5 oz Scotch 0.5 oz Benedictine 0.5 oz Lime Juice 0.5 oz Creme de Cassis 2 drops Absinthe 2 dashes Whiskey Barrel Bitters 2 drops Rosewater Shake ingredients well with ice. Pour into a rocks glass over crushed ice, splash with seltzer water, and garnish with a sprig of mint. NOTES: Finally got a scotch […]

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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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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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Brandy Alexander

Posted in Brandy, Creme de Cacao, Heavy Cream on May 9, 2011 | Comments Off on Brandy Alexander

One of the classics that I’ve somehow never had before. 1.5 oz Brandy 1 oz Brown Creme de Cacao 1 oz Heavy cream Shake vigorously with ice and serve up, topped with nutmeg. NOTES: I bought light cream like a dumbass, so it wasn’t as rich as I assume it should have been, but pretty […]

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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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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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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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