It’s almost FATHER’S DAY!
Check out some delicious cocktails that are perfect to sip on with dad on his special day!
Cheers!
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The Lullaby
Created by mixologist and author Cody Goldstein, Upholstery Store, NYC
2 parts chamomile-infused Maker’s 46*
¼ part lavender syrup*
3 dashes peppermint bitters
Fresh lavender for garnish
2 inch ice-cube
In a mixing glass with ice add Makers 46, lavender syrup, peppermint bitter and stir. Strain into a rocks glass with a 2 inch ice-cube. Garnish with fresh lavender.
*Chamomile Bourbon
1/8 part (about 3 TB) dried Chamomile Flowers (or Chamomile tea leaves)
1 part Maker’s 46
Soak Chamomile Flowers or tea leaves for about 5 days, then strain the flowers and filter through a coffee filter.
*Lavender Syrup
1 part water
2 tbs. lavender flowers
1 part sugar
Pour 1 cup of water in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of fresh lavender flowers. Bring to a boil and add 1 cup of cane sugar. Take down to a simmer for 5 minutes, or until sugar dissolves. Take off heat and allow to cool. Strain into glass bottle and refrigerate for a week.
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The Outdoorsman
Created by mixologist and author Cody Goldstein, Upholstery Store, NYC
2 parts Bache-Gabrielsen VSOP Natur & Eleganse
½ part honey-ginger syrup
½ part lime juice
½ part blood orange juice
Splash of mineral water
Flamed lemon and orange twist
Smoked salt for garnish
Rim half the lip of a rocks glass with a lemon wedge and dip into smoked salt. Add ice to the glass and set aside. Combine Bache-Gabrielsen VSOP, honey-ginger syrup, blood orange and lime juices into a shaker with ice and shake. Strain over one large “rock” of ice. Flame a lemon and orange twist over drink and skewer for garnish. Top with a splash of mineral water and serve. Optional: use blood orange soda as an alternative to the blood orange juice + mineral water.
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Green with Envy
Created by Pamela Wiznitzer, USBG NY Chapter President and Creative Director Seamstress, NY
1 ¾ parts CRUZ Reposado Tequila
¾ part Lime
¾ part Honey Water
2-3 pieces Green Pepper
Pinch of Cayenne
Shake and strain into a lowball glass rimmed with a cayenne, sea salt and white pepper rim.
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Fore! Dad
Created by mixologist and author Cody Goldstein, Upholstery Store, NYC
2 parts Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila
4 parts cold brewed Youthberry Orange Blossom tea
1 ½ parts lemon juice
1 part simple syrup
5 dashes Angostura Bitters
Splash of Club Soda
Reindeer moss for garnish
Combine Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila, cold brewed tea, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and dry shake for 5 seconds. Pour into Collins glass with ice and top with soda water. Add 5 dashes of angostura on top and garnish with reindeer moss.
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