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cocktailmenu
“We wanted the drink to taste like a spa day,” says bartender Leigh Lacap, “both figuratively and literally.”
| 2 | oz | Tequila | |
| ¼ | oz | Chareau | |
| ¼ | oz | Creme de violette | |
| ¾ | oz | Lemon juice | |
| ½ | oz | Simple syrup | |
| ½ | oz | Cucumber slices | Calls for juice but muddling is OK |
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, and shake good and hard for six to eight seconds. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass, and garnish with a sprinkle of pink salt and/or a small pink or purple edible flower.
The classic citrus-and-mint Southside cocktail is elevated to another plane of flavor through the inclusion of fresh cucumber.
| 2 | oz | Gin | |
| 1 | oz | Lime juice | |
| ¾ | oz | Simple syrup | |
| 2 | Cucumber slices | ||
| 6 | Mint leaves |
Lightly muddle the cucumber and mint leaves in a shaker. Add the liquid ingredients and shake well with ice. Strain into a chilled glass. Float the garnish on top of drink.
From Death & Co. Blanc vermouth infused with sage.
| 2 | oz | Tequila | use Cabrito Blanco |
| ¾ | oz | Vermouth (dry) | infused with sage |
| ½ | oz | Honey syrup | |
| ¾ | oz | Lime juice | |
| Cucumber ribbon | |||
| 3 | Cucumber slices |
In a shaker, muddle cucumber wheels. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with cucumber ribbon on a cocktail pick.