COCKTAIL CRAFT

An exploration into the world of fine cocktails.

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Heart of Stone cocktail from @thedailyrefresher. Gin, Amaro Nonino, Lemon, stone fruit purée, chamomile-rooibos syrup. #cocktailporn #cocktails #cocktalcraft #craftcocktails #cocktail #gin #amarononino @amaro_nonino (at The Daily Refresher)

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From the Sun cocktail at @theplayhouseroc. Death's Door Gin, Blanc Vermouth, Byrrh, Grapefruit Liqueur. @deathsdoorspirits #gin #byrrh #grapefruit #vermouth #craftcocktails #cocktalcraft #cocktails #cocktailporn (at The Playhouse // Swillburger)

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The Amelia Sunset at the Ritz. #cocktalcraft #craftcocktails #cocktails #cocktailporn (at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island)

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St. Rita's (St. Germaine version of the Margarita) #cocktalcraft #craftcocktails #cocktails #cocktailporn (at Amelia Island)

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Brooklyn cocktail @therevelryroc #cocktail #cocktailcraft #craftcocltails #liquor #booze (at The Revelry)

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The Rum Barrel, in it's natural environment. #tikidrinks #tikidrink #cocktail #cocktailcraft #craftcocltails (at Lynn, Massachusetts)

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The Lavender Gimlet @journeymandistillery #cocktailporn #cocktail #cocktails #cocktailcraft #craftcocktails (at Journeyman Distillery)

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Whiskey Peach Smash, poolside style. #craftcocktails #cocktailcraft #cocktails #cocktail #cocktailporn (at a Beach House at Lakeside, Mi.)

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Cherry Gin & The Last Word #craftcocktails #cocktail #cocktails #cocktailporn #cocktailcraft (at East Aurora, New York)

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Aviation. #craftcocktail #cocktailcraft #craftcocktails (at Rochester, New York)

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Roux does craft cocktail right... the No Voodoo. #craftcocktails #cocktailcraft #craftcocktail (at ROUX)

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Reach Around. Tommy Rotter gin,Saler’s, Lillet Rouge, Grapefruit juice, Absinthe rinse, garnished with candied ginger and orange, with anise salt rim. From Roux. #craftcocktail #cocktailcraft #craftcocktails

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Blood Orange Margarita. See url in bio for details. #cocktailcraft #craftcocktails

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Cold Comfort

Adapted from a recipe from John Stanton of Sable.

1½ oz Evan Williams bourbon ½ oz pineapple juice ½ oz rosemary-black walnut syrup* ½ oz Amaro Montenegro ½ oz lemon juice Dash of Allspice Dram

Shake, strain, serve on ice in rocks glass; garnish with rosemary sprig.

Delicious. The syrup involves some prep time, but well worth it. This drink is a crowd-pleaser!

*Rosemary-black walnut syrup

2 parts brown sugar 1 part water 1/2 part black walnuts 3 sprigs rosemary Pinch of sea salt

Toast the walnuts in a saucepan, then add water, brown sugar, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Extract rosemary after two hours. Let walnuts sit overnight, then strain.

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The New Martinez

Created by James Grieshaber

3 oz Barrel Aged Gin 1 ½ oz Sweet Vermouth 1 tsp Luxardo Maraschino Angostura Bitters

Shake with ice, strain into a cocktail glass.

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Secret speakeasy entrance at Three Dots and a Dash, very nice tiki bar in the heart of Chicago. Find it if you dare!

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Red Rooster Cocktail

Created by James Grieshaber

1 ½ oz Vodka ½ oz Fig Liqueor (Figenza) 1 oz Blood Orange San Pellegrino Dash of Orange Bitters Slice of Orange Peel

Shake with ice, strain into a cocktail glass. Squeeze peel over glass and add as garnish.

This was made as a request for a cocktail that contained both vodka and Blood Orange Pellegrino. It was designed specifically for rooster cocktail glasses, but you can use whatever glasses you have on hand.

Fig and Blood Orange make a nice flavor combination, and could be combined with other base liquors, bourbon or gin would work equally well, but yield entirely different results.