Casablanca Bitters – Douglass Alchemy

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Der Wolfhund

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Bitter: Metaphysical Bitters

Spirit: Bourbon / Whiskey / Rye / Scotch, Liqueur

Servings: Cocktail

Ingredients

1.5 oz. Bourbon or Whiskey
1/2 oz. Cherry Heering
1/4 oz. Maraschino Liqueur
2 dashes Dr. I.J. Douglass’s Casablanca Bitters

Garnish

2 Cocktail Cherries

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, stir with ice.
Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with cocktail cherries.

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Sharky’s Revenge

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Bitter: Metaphysical Bitters, Oaxacan Mole Bitters

Spirit: Rum / Rhum

Servings: Cocktail

Ingredients

3/4 oz. White Rum
1/4 oz. Ginger Syrup
3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
2 dashes Dr. I.J. Douglass’s Casablanca Bitters
2 dashes Dr. I.J. Douglass’s Oaxacan Mole Bitters

Garnish

Lime Wedge

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a shaker.
Shake with ice.
Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel.

Ginger Syrup

Ginger Syrup: In a pot combine 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, and 2 inches of ginger root (sliced). Bring to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar, let cool, and strain. Keep refrigerated.

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

French Negroni

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Bitter: Casablanca Bitters

Spirit: Gin / Genever

Servings: Cocktail

Ingredients

1 oz. Gin
1 oz. Lillet Blanc
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Dr. I.J. Douglass’s Casablanca Bitters

Garnish

1 Orange Peel

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass.
Stir with ice
Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Express an orange peel over the glass, rub the glass rim, and garnish.

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Marrakech 75

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Bitter: Casablanca Bitters

Spirit: Sparkling Wine, Tequila / Mezcal

Servings: Cocktail

Ingredients

1 oz. Blanco Tequila
1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
2-3 oz. Sparkling Wine or Champagne
4 dashes Dr. I.J. Douglass’s Casablanca Bitters

Garnish

1 Lime Wedge

Instructions

Cocktail

Combine all ingredients except sparkling wine in a shaker.
Shake with ice
Strain into a champagne flute.
Top with sparkling wine
Garnish with a lime wedge or round.

Simple Syrup

Bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar, and let cool. Keep refrigerated.

February 18, 2019

Money Penny Cocktail

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Bitter: Casablanca Bitters

Spirit: Gin / Genever

Servings: Cocktail

Ingredients

2 oz. Gin Dry Preferred
3/4 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
1 oz. Simple Syrup
2 dashes Dr. I.J. Douglass’s Casablanca Bitters

Garnish

1 Grapefruit Twist

Instructions

Cocktail

Combine all ingredients in shaker.
Shake with ice.
Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with a grapefruit twist

Simple Syrup

Bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar, and let cool. Keep refrigerated.

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

Modern Gambler

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Bitter: Casablanca Bitters

Spirit: Gin / Genever, Liqueur

Servings: Cocktail

Ingredients

2 oz. Gin Dry Preferred
1/2 oz. St. Germain Liqueur
1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 oz. Simple Syrup
2 dashes Dr. I.J. Douglass’s Casablanca Bitters
3 slices Jalapeno
5 Blueberries
5 Mint Sprig

Garnish

Mint Sprig

Instructions

Cocktail

Muddle solid ingredients in the bottom of a shaker.
Combine all liquid ingredients in shaker.
Shake with ice.
Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with a mint sprig

Simple Syrup

Bring equal parts water and sugar to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar, and let cool. Keep refrigerated.

February 18, 2019May 10, 2019

Old Fashioned

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Bitter: Amour en Cage Bitters, Casablanca Bitters, Celery Bitters, L’Absinthe Bitters, Maple Walnut Bitters, Metaphysical Bitters, Mint Bitters, Oaxacan Mole Bitters, Orange Bitters, Oregon Cherry Bitters, South Seas Spice Bitters, West Indian Lime Bitters

Spirit: Amaro / Aperitif / Digestif, Bourbon / Whiskey / Rye / Scotch, Brandy / Pisco / Sherry, Gin / Genever, Liqueur, Rum / Rhum, Tequila / Mezcal, Vodka

Servings: Cocktail

Ingredients

2 oz Bourbon
1 tsp Sugar
4 dashes Any Dr. I.J. Douglass’s Cocktail Bitters

Garnish

2 Cocktail Cherries

Instructions

In an old fashioned glass places the sugar and bitters in the bottom and stir to combine.
Place one large ice cube in the glass.
Pour bourbon over the ice cube.
Stir to combine.
Garnish with cocktail cherries, or a twist.

Alternative

An old fashioned is essentially any spirit, bitters, and sugar. Experiment with what you like to find your old fashioned.

The Old Fashioned, today it’s mostly known as a mixture of whiskey, simple syrup, bitters, and an orange peel. Historically, an Old Fashioned was the answer to “what is a cocktail?”. As early as 1806 a cocktail was defined as a combination of spirits, water, sugar, and bitters. All other cocktails derive from an Old Fashioned. It is the foundation for the cocktail industry. Experiment! A brandy Old Fashioned has same historical relevancy as a whiskey Old Fashioned, as does a rum Old Fashioned.

Use a combination of your favorite spirit, bitters, and sweet to find the perfect cocktail for you.

February 18, 2019