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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Mixes Up His Christmas Mai Tai, ‘The Grinch’

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Join Ryan Hooks, our Tipsy contributor and Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood, as he mixes up the cocktail that got him through another holiday season, his Christmas Mai Tai, The Grinch. Cheers! ___ The Grinch 1 oz Cherry Grenadine over ice in a Collins glass In a cocktail shaker 1 oz light Rum .5 oz […]

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Makes a ‘Clover Club’ with MARTIN MILLERS GIN

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Join Ryan Hooks, our Tipsy contributor and Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood, as he mixes up a holiday sensation, featuring Martin Millers Gin, The Clover Club. Cheers! ___ The Clover Club 1 Egg White 5-6 muddled Raspberry’s Leaves from one Rosemary sprig .5 oz Simple Syrup .75 oz Lemon Jucie 1.5 oz Martin Miller […]

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Makes ‘The Apple Business’ Cocktail

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Join Ryan Hooks, Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood and Tipsy contributor, as he mixes up a fun, simple fall Gin cocktail, The Apple Business. Cheers! ___ What you’ll need: .5 oz Honey Syrup .5 oz Lime Juice 1 oz Apple Cider 2 oz Gin Rocks Glass Garnish with an Apple (Nutmeg optional) ___    

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Gives the Margarita a Kick In The Mouth with ‘The Tequila Diablo’

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Join Ryan Hooks, Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood and Tipsy contributor, as he gives the margarita a kick in the mouth! Now you can impress all of your friends with this Egg white concoction, The Tequila Diablo. Cheers! ___ What you’ll need: 2 Jalapeno Slices 1 Basil Leaf 1 Egg 1 oz Simple Syrup […]

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Does a Unique Spin on an Old Classic with ‘The MIDORI MELON Cucumber Margarita’

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Join Ryan Hooks, Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood and Tipsy contributor, as he does a unique spin on an old classic with The Midori Melon Cucumber Margarita. Cheers! ___ ___ What you’ll need: 2 Cucumber Slices 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 1/2 oz Lime Juice 1/2 oz Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Midori Melon Liquor 1 oz […]

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Takes You Away and Mixes up a Simple & Delicious ‘Margarita’

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Join Ryan Hooks, Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood and Tipsy contributor, as he takes you away again and shows you a great, simple and delicious recipe for a Margarita. Cheers! ___ What you’ll need: 1 Lime wedge 1 Orange wedge 1 oz Simple Syrup (or 3 oz Sweet and Sour Mix) 1 oz Lime […]

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Mixes Up one of South Beach’s Favorite Cocktails, the ‘Mojito’

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Join Ryan Hooks, Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood and Tipsy Contributor, as he mixes up one of South Beach’s favorite cocktail, The Mojito, with a very simple at-home recipe. Cheers! ___ ___ What you’ll need: 1 Lime wheel (3 wedges) 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 1/2 oz Lime Juice 8 mint leave 2 1/2 oz White Rum […]

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Features ‘The Remy Martin VSOP Blackberry Smash’ for Halloween

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Join Ryan Hooks, Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood and Tipsy contributor, as he mixes up a special cocktail to be featured at St. Felix’s 5th annual “Dead Disco” Halloween Party, Thursday October 29th; The Remy Martin VSOP Blackberry Smash. Cheers! ___ ___ What you’ll need: 3 Blackberrys 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 3/4 oz Lemon […]

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Mixes Up a Light & Refreshing Cocktail for ANY Occassion; ‘The Cucumber Dilettante’

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Join Ryan Hooks, Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood as he mixes up a St. Felix special, The Cucumber Dilettante (Dill-a-tant). A light, refreshing cocktail for any occasion. Cheers! ___ ___ What you’ll need: 3 cucumber slices 1 dill sprig 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 1 1/2 oz Lemon Juice 1 oz St. Germaine 1 1/2 […]

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BEHIND THE BAR: Ryan Hooks Teaches Us How to Make An ‘Old Fashioned’ The Right Way!

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Join Ryan Hooks, Bartender at Saint Felix in Hollywood and Tipsy Contributor, as he teaches us how to make an ‘Old Fashioned,’ the right way! Cheers! ___ ___ What you’ll need: 1/2 oz Simple Syrup Bar Bitters (2 dahses) 2 oz Bourbon or Rye Bourbon 1 orange (for peeling) 1 Pint glass and 1 rocks […]

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