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Don’t Be Bitter

Stevi October 25, 2009 Bitters, Contests 2 Comments

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I love Beefeater 24 Gin, and I love Bitter Truth bitters, so I was a bit bitter that I didn’t seem to have much of a chance to get my hands on my very own bottle of the Bitter Truth’s Beefeater 24 bitters.

Bitter Truth Beefeater 24 Bitters

Bitter Truth Beefeater 24 Bitters

That was until Michael Dietsch announced his “Don’t Be Bitter” contest over at A Dash of Bitters. All I have to do is give some link love to … Continue Reading

Monteleone Cocktail

Stevi May 18, 2009 Cocktails, Contests, Original 2 Comments

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Here’s my entry for the Monteleone Cocktail contest.

Monteleone Cocktail

Monteleone Cocktail

Monteleone Cocktail

1 ounce 100 proof rye whiskey
1 ounce cognac
1 tablespoon Domain de Canton ginger liqueur
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
4 ounces extra dry sparkling wine (Domaine Ste. Michelle)
1 spring mint for garnish

Shake all ingredients except mint and sparkling wine, and strain into champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Slap mint and garnish glass.

This is my first cocktail contest outside of TDN. My inspiration clearly comes from the sazerac. I wanted to create a … Continue Reading