Two for the at-home mixologists

THIS COCKTAIL, named after a quote by Falstaff in "Henry IV," was created by Phoebe Esmon at Farmers' Cabinet. It calls for genever, a Dutch-style gin (look for Bols); Calvados, an apple brandy from Normandy in France; and Benedictine liqueur. Oloroso is a sweet style of sherry.

A Two-Fold Operation

2 ounces genever, preferably Bols

3/4 ounce Calvados or apple brandy

1/2 ounce Benedictine

1/2 ounce Oloroso sherry

2 dashes Angostura bitters

In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, add all ingredients. Stir vigorously, then strain into cocktail glass.

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This oddly named cocktail, created by Colin Shearn at the Franklin, calls for a mix of applejack (look for Laird's) and Bonal, a French aperitif based on the herb gentian. Bonal is available at PLCB stores as a special order (SKU 503545). For the bitters, Shearn uses the Bitter Truth brand, but Angostura works fine.

Always Crashing The Same Car

1 1/2 ounces Laird's Bonded Applejack

1 1/2 ounces Bonal Gentiane-Quina Aperitif

1 teaspoon green Chartreuse

1 to 2 dashes of aromatic bitters

Grapefruit peel twist

In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, add all liquid ingredients. Stir vigorously, then strain into chilled cocktail glass. Express the oils from a grapefruit twist over the drink and discard.