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The Negroni

Tarus July 13, 2016 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Gin, Liqueurs, Stars - 2

Beautiful and bitter, it’s The Negroni: 1 ounce gin or vodka 1 ounce sweet vermouth 1 ounce Campari Stir vigorously in an iced mixing glass. Strain into a small cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange slice. The first time I…

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Philadelphia Fish House Punch (Original Version)

Tarus June 27, 2016July 13, 2016 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Rum, Stars - 4

The Original Philadelphia Fish House Punch: 0.33 pint lemon juice 0.75 pound sugar 1.00 pint mixture* 2.50 pints cold water For the mixture: 0.25 pint real peach brandy 0.50 pint cognac 0.25 pint Jamaican rum Stir together in a bowl…

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Wild Irish Rose

Tarus June 22, 2016 Absinthe/Pastis, Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Liqueurs, Stars - 4, Whiskey

My first cocktail by Dead Rabbit, the Wild Irish Rose: 0.75 ounce Pomegranate Syrup 1.00 ounce Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey 1.00 ounce Laird’s Applejack Bonded Proof 1.00 ounce Pama Pomegranate Liqueur 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice 3 dashes…

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Knickerbocker à la Madame

Tarus June 16, 2016 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Stars - 4

For something truly vintage and rare, have a Knickerbocker à la Madame: 0.50 pint lemon water ice 0.50 pint sherry or Madeira 1.00 750ml bottle seltzer water 0.25 pint shaved ice Mix the lemon water ice, sherry and seltzer in…

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The Sazerac

Tarus June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Rye, Stars - 5

By special request, it’s The Sazerac: 1 teaspoon absinthe or pastis (Herbsaint, Pernod or Ricard) 1 teaspoon simple syrup 3 to 4 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters 3 ounces rye whiskey (Sazerac 6 year is a fine one) Chill an old-fashioned glass.…

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The Rob Roy

Tarus June 7, 2016 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Scotch, Stars - 4

In honor of Mike Doughty, here’s The Rob Roy: 2.5 ounces Scotch 1.0 ounce sweet vermouth (or more for a sweeter drink) 2 dashes Angostura bitters Combine in an iced cocktail glass. Stir and strain into a cocktail glass or…

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The Manhattan

Tarus April 28, 2016 Bourbon, Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Rye, Stars - 5

Presenting the King of Cocktails, The Manhattan: 2.5 ounces rye or bourbon 1.0 ounce sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Combine in an iced mixing glass. Stir, and strain into a cocktail glass, or strain into fresh rocks in a…

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The Martini

Tarus March 12, 2016 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Gin, Stars - 5

Presenting the venerable Martini: 1.5 ounces dry London gin 1.5 ounces French dry vermouth 1 dash orange bitters 1 lemon twist Stir the gin and vermouth vigorously and long in a tall glass filled with ice (or an actual martini…

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Ritz Sidecar

Tarus February 24, 2016 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Liqueurs, Stars - 5

A cocktail I won’t make, it’s the Ritz Sidecar: 5 parts very old cognac 3 parts Cointreau 2 parts fresh lemon juice Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, strain tremulously into a chilled cocktail glass, and stare at the treasure…

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The Soother

Tarus February 21, 2016 Brandy/Vermouth/Wine, Liqueurs, Rum, Stars - 5

Aptly named, it’s The Soother: 1.0 ounce cognac 1.0 ounce Jamaican rum (Coruba recommended) 0.5 ounce orange curaçao Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon apple juice 1/2 teaspoon simply syrup (or Agave Nectar) Shake in an iced cocktail shaker, and…

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