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eco-chic cocktail

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…
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Platino
May 15, 2008 | Notes on a Cocktail

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…
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partida
May 1, 2008 | Notes on a Cocktail

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…
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eco-chic
April 17, 2008 | Notes on a Cocktail

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…
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Pear Ginger Sake Martini
February 21, 2008 | Notes on a Cocktail

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…
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Stirrings
February 7, 2008 | Notes on a Cocktail

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…
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Pumpkin Spiced
January 24, 2008 | Notes on a Cocktail

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…
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Cherry Jones
January 10, 2008 | Notes on a Cocktail

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…
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