Rational Thought, Subbed Out

We recently made a twist on the Rational Thought cocktail created by the renowned bartender Devon Tarby from Death & Co. Instead of her original recipe, and we had to experiment with some substitutions and creative freedom because we didn’t have everything the recipe called for on hand. We now call the cocktail “Rational Thought, Subbed Out” because of the various substitutions we had to make. We gave it all a good shake with ice cubes from our trusty shaker and served it up in a chilled coupe glass. It went down smooth, with the sweetness from the syrup complimenting the sour from the lime juice and the complex notes of the cognac rounding everything out nicely. With every sip, Rational Thought, Subbed Out brought us the warmth we were craving on a cold winter day.

Author: Original cocktail recipe by Devon Tarby a Boston native, acclaimed bartender, and partner at Proprietors LLC and Death & Co Los Angeles.

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Rational Thought, Subbed Out

Ingredients

• 1 ounce
• ½ ounce apple brandy
• 1 ounce curaçao
• ¾ lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon maple cinnamon syrup

Instructions

1. Fill a shaker with ice. Pour all ingredients into the shaker. Securely close the lid and vigorously shake for about 20-30 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker has become frosted and cold. Open the shaker and strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass. Enjoy your custom-crafted cocktail!

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