Week One

Question 1

Slow Motion
Complex Sour
Vodka

Refreshing, fruity, passionfruit driven

By: Mary Bartlett & Devon Tarby - Honeycut NYC 2014

Answer 1

1 tsp Giffard Vanilla
1 oz Passionfruit Syrup
.5 oz Lime
.5 oz Aperol
1.5 oz Vodka

Shake - coupe - lime wedge

Question 2

Outrigger
Complex Old Fashioned
Bourbon

Driving with delicate flavors, OGD is the back bone and is emphasized by the vanilla syrup.

By: Jon Feuersanger D&C Denver 2019

Answer 2

1 dash Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters
3 dash Orange Bitters
1 tsp Giffard Vanilla
1 tsp Giffard Passionfruit
.75 oz Old Grandad 114
1 oz Wyoming Whiskey

Stir - SOF - Orange Twist

Sub: 1.75oz Elijah Craig Bourbon for both Whiskeys

Question 3

Lightening Rod
Complex Boulevardier Variation
Mezcal

cacao (balances entire drink, emphasizes VDT) x passionfruit (fruity tone) is a common mix for these two bartenders.

By: Shannon Tebay D&C East Village 2027

Answer 3

1 tsp Crème de Cacao
1 tsp Giffard Passionfruit
.5 oz Campari
.75 oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1.5 oz Mezcal

Stir - DOF - Orange Twist

sub: Rey campero

Question 4

Aces & Eights
Tequila, bitter OF

By: Jarred Weigand D&C NYC 2016

Answer 4

1 dash Mole bitters
1 tsp vanilla syrup
1 tsp Ristretto
.5 oz Amaro Meletti
2 oz El Tesoro Reposado
Stir - DOF - orange peel

sub: Arette Reposado

Question 5

Window Seat
Whiskey sour variation

By: Brian Wyner D&C Denver 2020

Answer 5

.25 oz Peach Liqueur
.5 oz Piña Gum
.75 oz lemon
.5 oz Svol Aquavit
1.5 oz Wild Turkey Rue
Egg whites
Shake - coupe - bitter truth aromatic bitter design

Question 6

Highwayman
Bourbon, scotch, rum coffee OF

By: Tyson Buhler, D&C Denver 2018

Answer 6

1 tsp Giffard Passionfruit
2 tsp Galliano Ristretto
.25 oz Smith & Cross
.5 oz Bowmore 12
1.25 oz Elijah Craig Bourbon
Stir - SOF - orange twist

Question 7

Four in Hand

No Origin Listed

Answer 7

1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
.25 oz Green Chartruese
.25 oz Smith & Cross
.75 oz Laird’s Bonded
.75 oz Old Grandad 114
Stir - SOF - orange twist

Sub: OGD Bonded

Question 8

Golden Beautiful

By: Thomas Waugh D&C East Village

Answer 8

.25 oz Passionfruit syrup
.5 oz vanilla syrup
.75 oz lime
.25 oz Campari
2 oz Siete Leguas Reposado
Shake - DOF - top with .5 oz soda water - lime zest

Sub: Well Reposado

Question 9

Joy Division

By: Phil Ward D&C East Village 2008

Answer 9

3 dashes absinthe
.5 oz Cointreau
1 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth
2 oz Beefeater London Dry Gin
Stir - Nick & Nora - lemon twist

Sub: Tanqueray