A Spirit-Forward Tribute to Battles for Freedom Through Time
This Veterans Day, we raise our glasses not only to the brave who served, but to the enduring spirit of their courage.
In their honor, we’ve crafted a collection of Comisario Signature Creations, each inspired by moments of valor, liberation, unity and the spirit of the brave.
The Guardian
Inspiration: Modern peacekeepers & first responders
To those who protect the calm.
Strength in stillness, aged wisdom layered with quiet power.
Comisario Extra Añejo VII
Smoked honey syrup
Amaro Nonino
Cacao bitters
Profile: Deep amber, bittersweet, noble
2 oz Comisario Extra Añejo VII
0.5 oz Smoked Honey Syrup
0.5 oz Amaro Nonino
2 dashes Cacao Bitters
Smoked Honey Syrup; Combine 3 parts honey to 1 part hot water. Stir until smooth, then gently smoke using applewood chips or a culinary torch under glass.
Allow the smoke to rest for 30 seconds before sealing or bottling.
(Result: a silky, smoky sweetness that mirrors the aged oak warmth of Comisario.)
Leatherneck
Bold and unapologetic, for the USMC spirit.
This drink was created in 1951 by New York World Telegram columnist Frank Farrell, a former U.S. Marine leatherneck is a colloquial term for a Marine within the veteran community.
Comisario Añejo + Blue curaçao + lime juice, aromatic bitters + smoked citrus.
Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
Add ½ part lime juice.
Add ½ part blue curacao.
Add 1 part Comisario.
Shake really well.
Strain with Hawthorn Strainer into a stemmed coupe or cocktail glass.
Garnish with flamed citrus orange wheel
The Victory
VE Day, 1945 — Allied Triumph, a cocktail to celebrate the peace hard won, a toast to unity. Where Comisario meets the classic and freedom reigns.
Comisario Blanco, Cranberry liqueur, dry curaçao, Champagne float
Palate: Bright, celebratory, tart-sweet harmony
Pour directly into chilled champagne flute 1 oz Comisario Blanco, 1/2 oz Cranberry Liqueur, 1/2 oz Dry curaçao and float in Champagne to the top of the glass
Stone Fence
Reposado + hard cider.
Rustic and American, a colonial-era classic revived Serve: In a mug or highball, chilled or slightly warmed
Prior to raiding Fort Ticonderoga at the beginning of the Revolutionary War in 1775, Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys, knocked back several rum & cider cocktails known as the Stone Fence cocktail.
The Armistice was the ceasefire that ended hostilities between the Allies and Germany on 11 November 1918. The Armistice did not end the First World War itself, but it was the agreement which stopped the fighting on the Western Front while the terms of the permanent peace were discussed.
Armistice
Reflection & Respite
Comisario Añejo + dry vermouth + green Chartreuse + maraschino + bitters.
Served chilled; elegant and meditative.
Add 1½ oz Comisario Añejo + ½ oz dry vermouth + ½ oz green Chartreuse + dash of maraschino juice + three dashes of aromatic bitters into a shaker, add ice and shake, double train into chilled glass and garnish with cherry and orange peel.
In honor of courage, refinement, and legacy.
In honor of Winston Churchill and his remarkable mother, Lady Randolph Churchill, who is credited with inspiring the creation of the original Manhattan,we reimagine the classic with Comisario Extra Añejo VII, a tequila matured with patience and purpose.
2 oz Comisario Extra Añejo VII
1 oz Carpano Antica or other premium sweet vermouth
2 dashes aromatic bitters
Amarena cherry
Velvety oak, dark fruit, toasted vanilla, whispers of tobacco and cacao, rich and dignified, yet balanced by restraint.
add 2 ounces (59 mL) of Comisario Extra Añejo VII add 1 ounce (30 mL) of sweet vermouth add 2 dashes of aromatic bitters chill your glass with ice and soda water chill your shaker by filling it 2/3 with ice and stir some 20 rotations empty the glass pour your drink into the glass garnish with a skewed cherry.
French 75 (Comisario Edition)
A salute to WWI aviators, invented in Paris, sparkling and refined.
The drink dates to World War I, when in 1915 an early form was created at the New York Bar in Paris. The combination was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75mm field gun.
1.5 oz Comisario Blanco
0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz Agave syrup
Top with Brut Champagne (or a premium dry sparkling wine)
Garnish: Lemon twist or edible gold flake
Add Comisario Blanco, lemon juice, and agave syrup to a shaker with ice.
Shake briskly for 10–12 seconds until chilled and silky.
Strain into a flute.
Top gently with Champagne, letting bubbles rise through the citrus aroma.
Express a lemon twist over the glass and place it delicately on the rim.
Monarch Flight
Inspiration: Migration for survival , the Monarch Butterfly’s cross-border journey, honoring all those who landed in a new country and bravely served in the military for their new nation.
Message: Migration is strength; endurance is art.
A poetic bridge between nations, the same journey Comisario makes from the mountain estate peak field to your glass.
Base: Comisario Añejo
Modifiers: Oloroso sherry, honey, cacao bitters
Profile: Nutty, warm, graceful layers
1 part Comisario Añejo
1 part Oloroso Sherry
1/2 Small Bar spoon manuka honey
2 dashes of cacao bitters
Serve warm stir gently while Warming the Sherry and Honey, Add Comisario Añejo and dash in Cacao bitters.
Light Infantry
Strong yet composed; for the disciplined soul. THE ORIGINAL VERSION, CREATED on June 14, 1775 BY The United States Army, the largest branch of the US Armed Forces
Base: Extra Añejo VII
Modifiers: Vermouth + Lillet.
Profile: Symphony of flavor, orchestrated in elevated nuance of Barrel and Roasted Agave.
2 part Comisario Extra Añejo VII
1 part Vermouth + Lillet
Garnish with orange twist.
Navy Fizz
Blanco + citrus + soda.
A crisp toast to sailors and sea service.
Jet Pilot
Blanco + citrus + spiced syrup.
Aviation-inspired, high-energy, adventurous.
The Medal of Valor (House Original)
Inspiration: All who serve, bravely heroical preserving peace
Base: Blend of Comisario Blanco + Añejo
Modifiers: Cranberry reduction, smoked honey, dash saline or salt
Profile: Bright meets deep harmony and balance
Message: For those who protect peace.
Sidecar Reborn
Añejo + Cointreau + lemon juice.
A tribute to U.S. Army officers in post-WWI Paris.
The Ritz Bar in Paris claims it was created by a bartender for a soldier in a sidecar.
Spirit of Heroes Courage
Honoring the vision, courage, and refinement that shape our world.
Washington
Inspiration: George Washington — Revolutionary leadership
Base: Comisario Extra Añejo VII
Modifiers: Smoked maple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange flame
Profile: Noble oak, soft smoke, caramelized citrus
Message: Command with character.
A modern agave Old Fashioned — grounded, refined, resolute.
The Grant
Inspiration: Ulysses S. Grant — quiet endurance
Base: Comisario Añejo
Modifiers: Sweet vermouth, dry curaçao, mole bitters
Profile: Structured, balanced, with a long, thoughtful finish
Message: Victory through perseverance.
The Lincoln
Inspiration: Abraham Lincoln — unity & compassion
Base: Comisario Reposado
Modifiers: Brown sugar syrup, black walnut bitters, orange oil
Profile: Deep oak, molasses warmth, gentle spice
Message: Strength with compassion.
The Roosevelt
Inspiration: Theodore Roosevelt — courage & conservation
Base: Comisario Blanco
Modifiers: Green Chartreuse, lime cordial, ginger syrup
Profile: Bright, bold, adventurous
Message: Dare greatly. Live bravely.
Red, White & Blue Shot
Layered Blue Curaçao + Comisario Blanco + Pina Colada Foamer, Comisario Blanco + Cherry Reduction Playful patriotism for gatherings or toasts.
The Patton
Inspiration: General George S. Patton — discipline under fire
Base: Comisario Añejo
Modifiers: Benedictine, dry vermouth, aromatic bitters
Profile: Strategic, spiced, controlled power
Message: Victory demands discipline.
The Doolittle
Inspiration: Aviation hero James “Jimmy” Doolittle
Base: Comisario Blanco
Modifiers: Maraschino, yuzu, dry vermouth
Profile: Crisp, floral, slightly smoky
Message: Courage in motion.
The Diplomat
Inspiration: George H. W. Bush
Base: Comisario Reposado
Modifiers: Dry sherry, rosemary syrup, grapefruit bitters
Profile: Dry, herbal, clean finish
Message: Honor in every action.
The Kennedy
Inspiration: John F. Kennedy.
grace under pressure
Base: Comisario Añejo
Modifiers: Cointreau, lemon oil, Champagne float
Profile: Smooth oak, citrus brightness, refined sparkle
Message: Ask what you can do for others.
The Eisenhower
Inspiration: Dwight D. Eisenhower — peace through strength
Base: Comisario Reposado
Modifiers: Amaro Nonino, orange bitters, honey syrup
Profile: Balanced, strategic, steady warmth
Message: Lead quietly. Finish strong.
The Patriot’s Pour
Inspiration: The American Revolution (1775–1783)
Base: Comisario Reposado
Modifiers: Spiced honey, aromatic bitters, smoked applewood rinse
Profile: Warming spice, oak, apple smoke
Message: Liberty requires spirit — and resolve.
A reimagined colonial toddy modernized with agave fire and barrel softness.
The Rising Sun
Inspiration: Japan’s post-war rebirth and peace era
Base: Comisario Blanco
Modifiers: Yuzu cordial, dry sake, dash saline
Profile: Clean, mineral, balanced
Message: Rebirth through precision.
Japanese restraint meets Mexican soul in perfect harmony.
The Liberator
Inspiration: The Mexican War of Independence (1810–1821)
Base: Comisario Añejo
Modifiers: Piloncillo syrup, mole bitters, orange twist
Profile: Bold oak, cacao, and caramelized citrus
Message: Freedom is forged in patience.
A salute to Hidalgo and Morelos — the agave heart that rose against empire, aged to perfection in oak.
The Bastille
Inspiration: The French Revolution (1789)*
Base: Comisario Blanco
Modifiers: Green Chartreuse, maraschino, lemon oil
Profile: Herbal, citrus, assertive purity
Message: Equality. Clarity. Courage.
Bright and defiant — a crystalline homage to the storming of the Bastille.
Spirit-Forward Tribute
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