Cocktails, Spirits and Mixology Thread

Aperol Negroni



Equal Parts:

Gin
Aperol
Cocchi Americano

This was too bitter for me. I had to add some honey syrup to it.

https://twitter.com/mattdaw/status/244249534509748224/photo/1

 

Juschu/Tequila Honeysuckle with Bitters



2 oz. Tequila
3/4 oz. Lime Juice
3/4 oz. Honey Syrup
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

 

Philly Smash



6 fresh berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries
1/4 ounce simple syrup
1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey
1/2 ounce Averna
1/4 ounce fresh lime juice

I used Bourbon, and Blueberries

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/07/drinking-in-season-philly-smash-cocktail-rye-whiskey-berries-recipe.html

 

Blueberry Margarita



1.5 oz. Tequila
3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
3/4 oz. Lime Juice
3/4 oz. Blueberry Simple Syrup

 

Roasted Fig Cocktail



1 heaping teaspoon fig purée
1 1/2 ounce whiskey
1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 ounce maple syrup
Dash orange bitters

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/09/drinking-in-season-roasted-fig-balsamic-whiskey-cocktail.html

 

Blueberry Bramble



1 part Gin
1 part Fresh squeezed lemon juice
1.5 parts blueberry syrup

http://chicagoist.com/2012/09/01/a_cocktail_for_the_weekend_tuesday.php

 

On a side note, I have a lot of extra fig purée and blueberry syrup.

 

Places to get craft cocktails in Chicago:

http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2012/09/17/thirsty-heres-where-to-drink-in-chicago.php#more

 

Fig Old-Fashioned



1 Fig
1 1/2 oz Bourbon
1/2 oz Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice
1/4 oz Maple Syrup
1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

http://www.thekitchn.com/fall-fig-cockta-158935

 

Concord Smash



2 oz. Vodka
1.25 oz. Grape Purée
0.75 oz. Lime Juice
0.5 oz. Simple Syrup

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/11/concord-crush-vodka-grape-cocktail-gramercy-tavern-recipe.html

 

Mile High Manhattan



2 oz. Bourbon
0.5 oz. Navan Vanilla Congnac/Liquer
0.5 oz. Grand Marnier
2 Drops Absinthe

http://cocktails.about.com/od/whiskeyrecipes/r/milehigh_mnhtn.htm

 

Ginger Gold Rush



1 oz. Bourbon
1.5 oz. Domaine de Canton
0.5 oz Lemon Juice

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Ginger-Gold-Rush-Cocktail