new cocktails 3.30.14

New Cocktails Spring 2014

 

I.                     Drunk Monk

·         Juniper infused Citron Vodka

                                                               i.      Juniper is infused in-house.

·         Yellow Chartreuse

                                                               i.      Yellow chartreuse is lower in alcohol, milder, and sweeter than green chartreuse. Yellow chartreuse also has  a more pronounced anise/licorice flavor.

·         Elderflower Liqueur

·         Lemon

·         Mint

·         Topped w/ Ginger Ale

·         Glass: High Ball

·         Description: Refreshing, herbaceous. Replacement for The New Girl.

 

II.                    Fine & Shandy

·         Pisco: A Peruvian brandy made from muscat grapes that has a delicate floral note.

·         Peach Liqueur

·         Lemon Juice

·         Allagash

·         Glass: Tulip

·         Garnish: Lemon Wheel, 2 stir straws

·         Description: Extremely drinkable, not sweet because the peach liqueur is balanced by the pisco.

 

III.                  Freaks & Greeks

·         Mastiha: Relatively neutral Greek Liqueur with a delicate vegetal quality. Made from the sap of Mastiha trees that only grow on the Greek island of Chios.

                                                               i.      Infused with Celery in-house

·         Lillet Blanc: White Wine based cordial with orange and quinine.

·         Cava

·         Glass: Highball

·         Garnish: Lime Wheel

 

IV.                  Market Vermouth

·         Veev Acai Berry Liqueur

·         Stirrings Ginger Liqueur

·         House Made Vermouth

·         Glass: Tulip

·         Garnish: Lemon Wheel, 2 stir straws

·         Description: This is our alternate to sangria. Extremely refreshing and easy to drink. We will be going to the Farmer’s Market weekly to get ingredients for the vermouth. White wine is steeped with lavender, citrus, fennel, wormwood, and cinnamon. Honey and Pear Brandy are later added to the mixture. 

 

V.                   Orange-inal Recipe

·         Creole Orange Shrubb: Rum based orange liqueur

·         Vanilla Liqueur

·         Orange Juice

·         Egg White

·         Glass: Low ball, served up

·         Garnish: orange wheel

·         Description: Tastes just like a creamsicle, creamy texture.

 

VI.                  Rhuby Soho

·         Slow & Low Rye

                                                               i.      The rye is infused with rock candy, honey, horehound (a relative of mint), and three kinds of citrus: lemon, orange, and grapefruit

·         Red Lillet: Red Wine based cordial w/ notes of orange and red berries.

·         Rhubarb Simple

·         Honey

·         Topped w/ Lambrusco

·         Glass: High ball

·         Garnish: lemon wheel

·         Description: This drink is both vegetal and fruity. The Lambrusco brings the fruit, rhubarb is more vegetal in the drink.

 

VII.                Ring Around The Rosé

·         Sierra Cantabria Rose

·         Lillet Blanc: White Wine based cordial with orange and quinine.

·         Aperol: Bittersweet Italian aperitif, orange

·         Lemon Juice

·         Honey-Lavender Simple

·         Glass: Low Ball

·         Garnish: lemon wheel, 2 stir straws

·         Description: Light, fun, floral, refreshing. Great recommendation for someone who liked The New Girl

 

VIII.               The Riviter

·         Mixto Tequila: Produced by Diabolique. Silver Tequila infused with pineapple, lime, cardamom, and peppermint.

·         Rose Liqueur

·         Aperol

·         Lime

·         Glass: low ball, on rocks

·         Garnish: orange wheel, 2 stir straws

·         Description: Our take on a margarita. The rose adds complexity, the drink is not overly floral.

 

 

IX.                  Smoke Show

·         Smoked Fig Bourbon

                                                               i.      We smoke figs in house and infuse them in Diabolique.

·         Fernet Branca: bold amaro. Minty & Bitter.

·         Licor 43: Sweet Spanish liqueur w/notes of Orange and Vanilla.

·         Hop Simple Syrup

·         Glass: Low Ball, Straight up

·         Garnish: Orange Peel

·         Description: Hearty, yet refreshing due to the minty quality of Fernet. Recommend to Manhattan/Old Fashioned drinkers.

X.                   SP Pimm’s Cup

·         Pimm’s No. 1

                                                               i.      A gin-based liqueur from England that is macerated with a secret blend of herbs. Notes of citrus and spice.

·         Yellow Chartreuse

·         SP Vermouth

                                                               i.      Same as market vermouth

·         Apricot-Tarragon simple

                                                               i.      Tarragon is an herb that has an anise-like taste/aroma.

 

Dessert Cocktails

I.                     What came off: Hog Nog, Hot Toddy

1. The Rye Stuff
   1. Pimm’s No.1
   2. Amontillado Sherry
   3. Slow & Low Rye
   4. Licor 43
   5. Lemon Juice
   6. Glass: low ball, straight
   7. Garnish: orange wheel, 2 stir straws
   8. Description: Smooth, nutty
       
2. Chata Box
   1. *Contains almonds/sesame seeds and Dairy.
   2. Citron Vodka
   3. Galliano Espresso Liqueur
   4. Rum Chata
      1. Rum Chata: Rum Chata = Rum + Horchata + Cream. Contains almonds and sesame seeds. Notes of autumnal spice. 
   5. Glass: Low ball, on rocks
   6. Garnish: 2 stir straws
   7. Description: Creamy, rich, spiced.