Archive for the ‘Notes on a Cocktail’ Category

Boozy Tea
June 18, 2009
Weekend afternoons at Double Crown offer a royal selection of tea sandwiches and scones with clotted cream as well as an original menu of boozy teas.  It's tea with a kick... Recipe courtesy of Double Crown INGREDIENTS 32 oz water 12 oz Beefeater Gin 6 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur 5 Tablespoons Black Peppermint Mint Tea 1 teaspoon ...
Up & Up
June 11, 2009
For almost a century, absinthe was illegal in the United States, relegating it to a libation that was sampled only during summers abroad in Europe.  In March of 2007, the sale and distribution of absinthe was once again allowed in our country, much to the delight of anyone who had ever flirted with the Green Devil. A mellow absinthe, ...
Joie de VeeV
June 3, 2009
You voted and we listened.  The winning cocktail from our summer tasting party, "An Evening of Eco-Friendly Cocktails with VeeV Acai Spirit," is a delicious ginger concoction called Joie de VeeV.  It's a little bit sweet and sassy at the same time.  And, for a limited time only, it's on the menu at Delicatessen restaurant ...
Barrelhouse Fizz
April 10, 2009
To beckon the long awaited Spring, mixologist Charles Hardwick has created a new line of cocktails for Blue Owl Cocktail Room in the East Village, New York.  As Mother Nature continues to send her ever flip-flopping weather patterns our way, Hardwick’s “Barrelhouse Fizz,” transports us to balmier days. This refreshing cocktail tastes like raspberries warmed by the summer sun and is ...
horizon
March 30, 2009
In celebration of the third installment of our event series, "A Night of Eco-Chic Entertaining," and the book launch for The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget by green entrepreneur, Josh Dorfman, Square One Organic Spirits created this cucumber and ginger cocktail made with their 100% organic American rye and Stirrings Organic Ginger Mixer. Cool, crisp and mouthwatering, "The Horizon" is simple to make yet ...
Ballet Russe
February 11, 2009
In honor of Valentine's Day, the Russian Tea Room is featuring a variety of contemporary cocktails created by mixologist Brice Moldovan. Inspired by the menus of the Russian Tea Room from 1945, they are a tribute to over eighty years of the restaurant's rich history. Moldovan developed "The Ballet Russe," among others, as a reinvention of those classics....
Vanille Bourbon
December 6, 2008
Be transported to exotic Africa with an original cocktail inspired by Madagascar natural vanilla. Created by mixologist Aisha Sharpe of Contemporary Cocktails, the recipe features a unique blend of African tamarind and bourbon. Recipe Courtesy of NAVAN® Natural Vanilla Liqueur INGREDIENTS 0.5 oz tamarind syrup 0.5 oz NAVAN® Natural Vanilla Liqueur 1.5 oz bourbon 1 oz club soda Brandied cherries MIXING NOTES Mix syrup, bourbon and NAVAN in a mixing glass Add ...
Diamonds Pearls
November 12, 2008
If I gave you diamonds and pearls Would you be a happy boy or girl An ode to a favorite Prince song, this opulent cocktail made with Hendrick’s Gin and rich purple blackberries can be found on the menu at the chic Gramercy Park Hotel in New York. Recipe courtesy of Hendrick's Gin INGREDIENTS 1 oz Hendrick’s Gin 1 oz Lillet Blanc 6 blackberries 0.5 oz Monin Coconut MIXING NOTES Muddle ...
LucyBlueEyes_thumb
August 15, 2008
The infamous drink of artists and writers in 19th century Paris is now back in vogue with original cocktail recipes appearing on the chicest cocktail menus in town. Try this blueberry and ginger infused version of The Green Fairy at chef Laurent Tourondel's BLT Steak. Recipe courtesy of Lucid Absinthe INGREDIENTS 1oz Stoli blueberry 0.25 oz Lucid Absinthe 0.25 oz Simple Syrup Splash of Lemon ...
eco-chic cocktail
August 7, 2008
Made in Iceland, Reyka is known as one of the most eco-friendly vodkas in the world but, at our recent Eco-Chic Entertaining event on the roof deck of The Xchange, all our guests remember are the delicious, organic cocktails. Recipe courtesy of Charlotte Voisey for Reyka INGREDIENTS 0.5 oz Monin Coconut Syrup 1.5 oz Reyka Vodka 1.5 oz Litchi Juice 1 oz Guava Juice 1 oz Pineapple Juice 0.25 ...
Platino
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 ...
partida
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 ...
eco-chic
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 ...
Pear Ginger Sake Martini
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 ...
Stirrings
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 ...
Pumpkin Spiced
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 ...
Cherry Jones
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 ...
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