Check out the newest cocktail menu offerings from the bartenders at ANDAZ properties in New York City and London that can also be recreated at home this holiday season!
From mezcal and chili bitters to cognac and vermouth, these creative libations will impress even the most discerning guests.
Cheers!
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Andaz 5th Ave, New York City
Concrete Tiger
Created by Shane McGowan
2oz. Blanco Tequila
½ oz. Simple Syrup
¼ oz. Jalapeno Syrup
1 oz. Grapefruit Juice
½ oz. Lime Juice
Soda Water
Muddled Cucumber Slices
Muddled 3 cucumber wheels in mixing tin. Add all ingredients. Shake briefly. Double strain into ice-filled Collins glass bottomed with club soda. Garnish with cucumber wave.
Story: A “paper tiger” is a term used to describe something that appears threatening but is actually harmless. By adding the tequila to one of our non-alcoholic cocktail recipes, this drink becomes “harder” than paper, or “concrete.”
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Red Rock Summit
Created by Shane McGowan
1 oz. Rye
1 oz. Spiced Pear Liqueur
½ oz. Averna
½ oz. French Bitter Liqueur
Add all ingredients into mixing glass. Stir for approximately 15 seconds. Strain into rocks glass with a single large ice cube. Garnish with flamed orange peel.
Story: The pear was originally found in Central Asia at the foothills of the Tian Shan mountain range. The main summit is covered in red rocks.
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Fuel from Fire
Created by Shane McGowan
1 oz. Mezcal
1 oz. Ancho Reyes
½ oz. Roasted Red Pepper Syrup
½ oz. Lime Juice
1 oz. Grapefruit Juice
5 Dash Smoked Chili Bitters
Add ingredients to a mixing tin with ice, shake until cold. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and cracked black pepper.
Story: A tribe of Apache Indians called “Mescaleros” used the mescal plant as a staple for their diet (fuel). In addition, mezcal was first referred to as “aguardiente” (fire water) when it was first created. Hence, fuel from fire.
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ANDAZ Liverpool Street, London
Lady Coeur
1 ½ oz. Cognac
½ oz. Orange Juice
¼ oz. Lemon Juice
½ oz. Rosé Vermouth
½ oz. Simple Syrup
Shaken and served in a flute glass, topped with champagne. Garnished with an orange zest curl.
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French Whiskey
1 ¼ oz. Bourbon
½ oz. Cacao Brown
¼ oz. Crème de Cassis
½ oz. Malbec Wine
¼ oz. Scotch Whisky
Stirred and served in a rocks glass with ice
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Luis De Martiniz
1 ¼ oz. London Dry Gin
½ oz. Ancho Reyes Chilli Liqueur
¼ oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes of Chilli Chocolate Bitters
Shaken and served in a martini glass.
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