Three of the country's finest bartenders whipped up some delicious original cocktails at the Black Grouse’s Distinctive Bartender Tour last week in Los Angeles. Alas, I couldn't attend the event, but I did manage to get my hands on a few recipes courtesy of "Friends of The Imbiber" Jason Bran, Joe Brooke, and Lindsay Nader:

Como Whisky Para Chocolate (created by Joe Brooke, Next Door Lounge)

2oz The Black Grouse

.5oz Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur

.25oz Marie Brizard Creme de Cacao

2 Dashes Celery Bitters

Stir all and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with small lemon peel.

Looking for great holiday cocktail ideas? Of course you are! And we got you covered.

In this installment of the critically acclaimed The Imbiber Show, Dan and Stretch are joined by two of the most respected bartenders in the booze-blending business -- Damian Windsor of The Roger Room, and Julian Cox of Rivera. Both are popular LA haunts, folks, and rank among the finest drinking establishments this expansive city has to offer.

Among the libational highlights is Damian's delicious Applejack Rabbit Punch made with Moon Mountain Vodka... the drink is not at all unlike the one featured in the following video from "Art of the Drink," which we've included here primarily for two rather obvious reasons....