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Kentucky Monk
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Cedric Scherer

Well it’s the first time I’m using a fellow discerning drinker recipe that came up through the cocktail finder! I was worrying the combo of Benedictine and chartreuse could be closely, it’s not the chartreuse just come subtly at the end, nice riff on classics..

Steve Anderson

Thanks Cedric! And you replied on my birthday. Salut!

The Seventh Art
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Steve Anderson

A Daiquiri goes to the movies! The choice of popcorn makes a big difference. It gets up in your nose which highly influences what you taste. There is a lot to play with here from type of popcorn, to type of rum, and what to sweeten with and how much.

Boxcar
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Steve Anderson

In your review, don't you mean substituting lime juice for lemon juice, as the riff of this drink from a White Lady? I love both drinks by the way!

Steve Anderson

I wanted to make a Last Word but I was out of Green Chartreuse. My taste buds were set! What to do? Fortunately, I remembered making this, and that it didn't taste like a late night drink but more of a summer sipper. My wife agrees! I know this cocktail has historic roots, but I would vote for a new name. A Chocolate Word??

Colony
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Steve Anderson

Too sweet for my taste. My alternative:
60 ml gin
20 ml Maraschino liqueur
40 ml grapefruit juice
2 dashes bitters. I didn't have grapefruit bitters, so I used orange bitters.
Great for a summer day! I'm still looking for that mix that makes it really good instead of just easy to drink.

Revolver
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Steve Anderson

I tried Grand Marnier instead of the sugar syrup to amp up the orange flavor.

Are these Nick&Nora size portions? I had to go 1.5 to get a Coupe size serving. Or maybe I just like to drink more!

Chocolate Sazerac
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Steve Anderson

The white creme de Cacao is a welcome addition to the Sazerac. I prefer Rye to Bourbon, and I prefer to chill the glasses, pour in just enough Absinthe to rinse the glass and pour of the excess. No ice required.

Black Diamond
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Steve Anderson

I substituted coffee liqueur for the espresso as an experiment. Sweeter, richer, and boozier, but a great way to end the night! I didn't have white chocolate for the garnish, so I sprinkled with a little powdered sugar. It worked well.