Volume 4

From the Keep ’Em Coming Back books

Behind the Bar

This page is a practical extension of Volume 4. The book explains the reasoning; this resource helps put it to work.

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Spirit-Forward drink recipes

33 structured recipes with ingredients, methods, glassware, bartender notes, and venue guidance.

Illustration of Adonis
Aperitif, Liqueur & WineModerate

Adonis

Nutty, herbal, dry

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Illustration of Black Manhattan
WhiskeyModerate

Black Manhattan

Dark, herbal, rye-forward

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Illustration of Black Russian
VodkaFast

Black Russian

Coffee-rich, sweet, spirit-forward

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Illustration of Boulevardier
WhiskeyModerate

Boulevardier

Bitter, rich, herbal

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Illustration of Brave Bull
Tequila & MezcalFast

Brave Bull

Coffee-rich, sweet, agave-forward

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Illustration of Brooklyn
WhiskeyModerate

Brooklyn

Dry, bitter, lightly cherry

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Illustration of Corn 'n' Oil
Rum & CachaçaFast

Corn 'n' Oil

Spiced, rich, rum-forward

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Illustration of Dirty Martini
VodkaModerate

Dirty Martini

Savory, briny, spirit-forward

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Illustration of Dry Martini
GinModerate

Dry Martini

Dry, botanical, crisp

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Illustration of El Presidente
Rum & CachaçaModerate

El Presidente

Dry, lightly orange, elegant

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Illustration of French Connection
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoFast

French Connection

Nutty, rich, warming

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Illustration of Gibson
GinModerate

Gibson

Dry, botanical, savory

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Illustration of Godfather
WhiskeyFast

Godfather

Nutty, malty, lightly sweet

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Illustration of Godmother
VodkaFast

Godmother

Nutty, clean, lightly sweet

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Illustration of Kingston Negroni
Rum & CachaçaModerate

Kingston Negroni

Funky, bitter, herbal

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Illustration of Manhattan
WhiskeyModerate

Manhattan

Boozy, herbal, lightly sweet

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Illustration of Martinez
GinModerate

Martinez

Herbal, lightly sweet, botanical

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Illustration of Negroni
GinModerate

Negroni

Bitter, herbal, orange-forward

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Illustration of Old Fashioned
WhiskeyFast

Old Fashioned

Rich, aromatic, spirit-forward

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Illustration of Old Pal
WhiskeyModerate

Old Pal

Dry, bitter, rye-forward

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Illustration of Revolver
WhiskeyModerate

Revolver

Coffee-rich, orange-aromatic, bourbon-forward

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Illustration of Rob Roy
WhiskeyModerate

Rob Roy

Malty, herbal, rich

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Illustration of Rosita
Tequila & MezcalModerate

Rosita

Bitter, herbal, agave-forward

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Illustration of Rum Old Fashioned
Rum & CachaçaFast

Rum Old Fashioned

Rich, molasses-forward, aromatic

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Illustration of Rusty Nail
WhiskeyFast

Rusty Nail

Honeyed, herbal, smoky

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Illustration of Sazerac
WhiskeyModerate

Sazerac

Dry, aromatic, anise-forward

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Illustration of Stinger
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoModerate

Stinger

Minty, rich, warming

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Illustration of Ti' Punch
Rum & CachaçaFast

Ti' Punch

Grassy, dry, lime-bright

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Illustration of Toronto
WhiskeyModerate

Toronto

Bitter, minty, spirit-forward

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Illustration of Vesper
GinModerate

Vesper

Strong, dry, citrus-aromatic

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Illustration of Vieux Carré
WhiskeyModerate

Vieux Carré

Layered, herbal, warming

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Responsible-service and recipe disclaimer

21+ educational reference.

Recipes are general bar-service references, not legal, medical, food-safety, TABC, insurance, or regulatory advice. Specifications, brands, allergens, alcohol strength, and laws vary.

Venues and bartenders must verify every ingredient and house specification, measure pours, disclose allergens, refuse unlawful or unsafe service, and follow applicable laws and responsible-service procedures.