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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 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 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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