Archive for the ‘Notes on a Cocktail’ Category
May 15, 2008
So fresh and so clean. This cool and crisp cocktail is the perfect antidote to hot summer nights. Full of complex flavors, it's bound to be the drink of choice for those looking for an elegant alternative to the standard margarita.
Recipe courtesy of Shawn R. Sugrue of
STK restaurant
INGREDIENTS
1 oz Jose Cuervo Platino
0.5 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
2 slices of Cucumber
3 ...
May 1, 2008
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, we convinced mixologist
Willy Shine of
Contemporary Cocktails to share his recipe for the
Partida Pina Margarita, which was originally created for the VIP launch party for the
Astor Center in New York.
Once you taste the sweet pineapple and the unexpected punch of cilantro, you, too, will be shouting,
Viva Mexico!
Recipe courtesy ...
April 17, 2008
Created exclusively for our
green cocktail party, the delicious Eco-Chic Martini is made from healthy berries, fresh organic juices and
Reyka, a vodka made in Iceland from pure water in a distillery powered by geothermal steam. It’s considered the most eco-friendly vodka in the world. Here's the secret recipe so you can start saving the ...
February 21, 2008
Grabbing a drink while you wait for you table takes on a whole new meaning at
The Stanton Social. Regulars know to arrive early so they can sip of the original cocktails at the upstairs bar. Here we share the secret mix behind one of our favorites...
Recipe courtesy of
The Stanton Social
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Wokka Sake
1.5 oz Pear Ginger Simple Syrup*
0.5 oz ...
February 7, 2008
Feel like something smooth and sweet?
Stirrings, a luxury cocktail mixer brand and favorite of the Lazy Hostess, has created a new martini that tastes like dessert in a glass. Super simple to make so you can spend your Valentine's Day on more important things....
Recipe courtesy of
Stirrings
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Smirnoff Raspberry Twist Vodka
1.5 oz Stirrings Chocolate Martini
Stirrings Chocolate Martini ...
January 24, 2008
Baby, it's cold outside. Nothing cures the winter chills better than a warming pumpkin infused cider with a whiskey kick.
Recipe courtesy of
Hudson Yards Catering.
INGREDIENTS (makes 1 cup)
4 oz apple cider
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz pumpkin puree
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove
2 oz Powers Irish Whiskey
Dash fresh ground nutmeg
Cinnamon stick (garnish)
MIXING NOTES
Pour cider into pot and add all ingredients.
Bring to a simmer and steep for ...
January 10, 2008
Cocktail recipe courtesy of
STK in New York City.
INGREDIENTS
1.25 oz Hennessy VS
1.75 oz Dark cherry liqueur (Wisniak)
Float of Piper-Heidsieck Rosé champagne
MIXING NOTES
Shake brandy and cherry liqueur.
Strain into martini glass.
Top with rosé champagne.
Garnish with an orange peel or cherry.
INSIDER NOTES
Cognac and brandy are perfect spirits for winter cocktails. Created by mixologist
Shawn R. Sugrue, the Cherry Jones packs a punch but is mellowed by ...