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Dr. Adam Elmegirabs Bokers Bitters Bitters / 31.5% Scotland Overproof rum and botanicals including orange peel, quassia bark, catechu and cardamom. Originally created in 1828 by Johann Gottlieb Boker, the company closed during Prohibition in the 1920s. This re-formulation was released in August 2009. Maceration Seven botanicals macerated in overproof rum for no less than two weeks. Dilution - Diluted to bottling strength with Scottish water. Coloured with mallow flowers. Colour/Nose Copper coloured. Eucalyptus-pine and cardamom woody nose Palate Intensely bitter with cardamom, coffee and orange Finish Seemingly everlasting bitter finish with hints of coffee Colour/Nose Palate -

Recommended Serve Martinez

Finish 25ml Boths Old Tom 50ml Carpano Antica Formula 5ml Luxardo Maraschino 3 Dashes Dr. Adam Elmegirabs Bokers Bitters Method Add all ingredients to mixing glass fill with cubed ice and stir for 15 seconds Glass Frozen coupette Garnish Lemon zest Ice N/A

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Dr. Adam Elmegirabs Dandelion & Burdock Bitters Cocktail bitters / 42% Scotland Overproof rum and botanicals including dandelion root, burdock root, fresh ginger, citrus peel and star anise Unique bitters based on the flavour profile of Dandelion & Burdock dating back to the 1300s, this bottling was released in December 2009. Maceration Seven botanicals steeped in overproof rum for no less than two weeks. Dilution Diluted to bottling strength with Scottish water. Coloured with caramel. Colour/Nose Terracotta coloured. Liquorice, honey and subtle spice. Palate Complex with earthy/woody notes and hints of malt, honey, muscavado, anise, liquorice, citrus peel and ginger. Finish Long, bitter liquorice and treacle finish with continued spice. Colour/Nose Palate

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Recommended Serve Chiapas Old Fashioned

Finish 50ml Calle 23 Reposado 12.5ml Green tea infused sugar syrup 4 Dashes Dr. Adam Elmegirabs Dandelion & Burdock Bitters Method Add all ingredients to mixing glass fill with cubed ice and stir for 15 seconds Glass Rocks / Old Fashioned Garnish Grapefruit zest Ice - Cubed

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Dr. Adam Elmegirabs Spanish Bitters Cocktail bitters / 38% Scotland Overproof rum and botanicals including chamomile, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander seed and orris root Originally available in the 1800s, this re-formulation was originally released as a Limited Edition in July 2010 but due to demand has returned as a permanent addition in February 2012 Maceration Eight botanicals steeped in overproof rum for no less than two weeks. Dilution Diluted to bottling strength with Scottish water. Coloured with caramel. Colour/Nose Copper coloured. Wood spice, chamomile and burnt citrus. Palate Initial sweetness followed by predominant chamomile and layers of complex flavour including coriander, raspberry, honey, citrus and pomegranate. Finish Long bittersweet finish with a hint of violet. Colour/Nose Palate

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Recommended Serve Union Flip

Finish 1 Barspoon Caraway Seeds 4 Crunches Black Peppercorn 1 Whole egg 37.5ml Appleton 8 Year Old 37.5ml Licor 43 4 Dashes Dr. Adam Elmegirab's Spanish Bitters 5ml Sugar Syrup Method Muddle caraway seeds in base of mixing glass add remaining ingredients and dry shake for five seconds. Fill with cubed ice and shake hard for a further ten seconds. Fine strain Glass Small frozen wine glass Garnish Grated nutmeg Ice N/A

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Dr. Adam Elmegirabs Aphrodite Bitters Cocktail bitters / 38% Scotland Overproof rum and botanicals including organic dark chocolate, cocoa nibs, Arabica coffee, red chilli, ginger root and ginseng Unique bitters based on the medicinal values of Aphrodisiacs created by Adam Elmegirab between December 2010 and April 2011 Maceration Eight botanicals steeped in overproof rum for no less than two weeks. Dilution Diluted to bottling strength with Scottish water. Coloured with caramel. Colour/Nose Dark. Burnt cocoa, anise, vanilla and a hint of cinnamon Palate Creamy texture capturing fresh roasted espresso, bitter dark chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, rum & raisin truffles, vanilla and a soft spicy kick throughout Finish Long wood-spiced bitter finish with a soft kick of chilli Colour/Nose Palate

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Recommended Serve Merchant Quarter

Finish 25ml Redemption Rye 25ml English Harbour 5 year old 25ml Noilly Prat Rouge 2 Dashes Jade Nouvelle-Orleans Absinthe 3 Dashes Dr. Adam Elmegirab's Aphrodite Bitters Method - Add all ingredients to mixing glass fill with cubed ice and stir for 15-20 seconds Glass - Chilled cocktail Garnish - Homemade cocktail cherry Ice - N/A

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Dr. Heather Duncans Christmas Bitters Cocktail bitters / 38% Scotland Overproof rum and botanicals including dried cranberries, roots, cacao nibs, festive spices, citrus peels and ruby port Unique bitters originally created as a Christmas gift for Dr. Adam Elmegirab in 2009 and due to demand released as a festive bottling in November 2011 Maceration Thirteen botanicals steeped in overproof rum for no less than two weeks. Dilution Diluted to bottling strength with Scottish water. Coloured and flavoured with ruby port. Colour/Nose Dark ruby-red. Freshly baked gingerbread, clove and spiced fruit Palate An initial soft sweetness swiftly moves into a complex middle with clove-studdedorange and a host of festive spice all dancing on your tongue Finish Long bitter finish welcomes the return of hot gingerbread, spiced cookies and clove Colour/Nose Palate Finish 50ml English Harbour 5 year old 12.5ml Falernum 4 Dashes Dr. Heather Duncan's Christmas Bitters Barspoon freshly squeezed lime juice Method - Add all ingredients to glass, fill with crushed ice and swizzle. Top with crushed ice and swizzle again if necessary. Glass - Highball Garnish - Lime zest spiral (use a vegetable peeler to create a long strip) Ice - Crushed

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Recommended Serve Christmas Tree

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Dr. Adam Elmegirabs Teapot Bitters Cocktail bitters / 38% Scotland Overproof rum and botanicals including black tea, yerba mate, hazelnut, gentian root, fennel seed, citrus peel, vanilla and ginger root. Unique bitters originally formulated in January 2012 taking inspiration from the combined medicinal history of bitters and tea. Released in October 2012 Maceration Fifteen botanicals steeped in overproof rum for no less than two weeks. Dilution Diluted to bottling strength with Scottish water. Colour/Nose Pale yellow / gold. Bitter almond with hints of black tea, rose-water and vanilla Palate Predominant notes of bitter black tea mingle with all-spice, clove, vanilla, creamy hazelnut and a hint of citrus all tempered by a soft sweetness

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Finish Long bitter finish with almond Colour/Nose Palate Finish 50ml Haymans Old Tom 4 Dashes Dr. Adam Elmegirab's Teapot Bitters 25ml Fresh lemon juice 20ml Sugar syrup Top with soda water Method - Add all ingredients to mixing glass fill with cubed ice and shake hard for ten seconds. Fine strain Glass Highball Garnish Cocktail cherry and lemon wedge Ice Rocks

Recommended Serve Tea-Time Collins

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