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Craft Spirits Cocktail Recipe: The Martinez from @StAugDistillery
St. Augustine Distillery crafts small batch spirits that capture the taste and flavors of Florida. Today, mixologist Anthony Auger joins us and shares how to make the classic Martinez using St. Augustine's New World Gin.
#DrinkBetter: Derby Days in the Alexander Valley
The mint julep is the cocktail of choice at the Kentucky Derby, which is where this drink gets its inspiration. Traditionally, it's made with bourbon, but also works well with rye.
Spot:
AVB
3487 Alexander Valley Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Cocktail:
DERBY DAYS
Spot:
AVB
3487 Alexander Valley Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Cocktail:
DERBY DAYS
Ingredients:
-Sonoma County Distilling Rye
-Sour Cherries
-Garden Grown Mint
-Lemon Juice
-Sugar Cube
Mixologist:
KI KI
-Sonoma County Distilling Rye
-Sour Cherries
-Garden Grown Mint
-Lemon Juice
-Sugar Cube
Mixologist:
KI KI
#DrinkBetter: San Francisco's Most Distinguished Cocktail
Before the martini (or so the story goes), there was the Martinez, a derivation of the original vermouth cocktail that made use of the Old Tom Gin popular in the 1800s. San Francisco is often credited with its birth, and while this point is certainly up for debate, there can be no doubt that the height of the drink's popularity coincided with the City by the Bay's golden era in the Gilded Age.
When the rails of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific were joined at Promontory Point, Utah, in the Spring of 1869, the dreams of many men were realized. Four such men were the Central Pacific’s “Big Four,” C. P. Huntington, Charles Crocker, Mark Hopkins and Leland Stanford. All resided in the most elegant, lavish and exquisite mansions, surrounding the present location of the Big 4 Restaurant at The Scarlet Huntington.
The famous Big Four held center stage in San Francisco for more than a third of a century. The Big 4 Restaurant recaptures the era when these men reigned supreme over all of San Francisco. (history taken from the Big Four website)
Spot:
THE BIG 4 RESTAURANT
(415) 771-1140
1075 California St., San Francisco
(415) 771-1140
1075 California St., San Francisco
Cocktail:
- Sweet Vermouth
- Maraschino Liqueur
- Orange Bitters
#DrinkBetter: Cocked & Loaded
The Geyserville Gun Club is owned by Diavolla, which is an Italian spot literally 2 doors down. Their kitchens connect and they serve food in between the two spots. Pop into Diavola first and have a beer and a pizza or the Uni and Shirmp Salad. Fun.
GEYSERVILLE GUN CLUB & BAR
21025 Geyserville Ave
21025 Geyserville Ave
Geyserville, CA
(how many more times can we say Geyserville)
Cocktail:
Cocktail:
HURRICANE
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- G.G.C. Fassionola (a syrup consisting of various fruits - they make their own.)
- Lime
Mixologist:
DAMIAN
#DrinkBetter: Frond or Foe
Attached to the Medlock Ames Winery Tasting Room is a small bar with a garden in the back. It doesn't even have a sign, but it gets a huge local crowd. If you're lucky, you might even find a few cuties making a cocktail stop.
Spot:
3487 Alexander Valley Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Cocktail:
FROND OR FOE
Ingredients:
-Bummer and Lazarus Gin from Raff Distillerie (usually uses vodka)-Lime Juice
-Fennel Bitters
-St. George Distillery Absinthe
-Soda
-Garden Grown Fennel Fronds
Mixologist:
KI KI
#DrinkBetter: I Created It ...
The art of mixology is very much a matter of trial and error. Some combinations compliment each other perfectly, and others are hardly fit for the drain. This is one of those imaginative concoctions that works.
Spot:
401 Taylor StreetSan Francisco, CA
tel. 855-246-1080
Cocktail:
I CREATED IT...
Ingredients:
Equal Parts
- Hophead Vodka from Anchor Steam Distillery
- Lillet Blanc.
Twist of Lemon.
Floral and Hoppy. Super crazy taste.
Mixologist:
VIVIAN
#DrinkBetter: I Won't Moscatel If You Won't...
Bar Bravas is a rad spot for tapas and drinks. The name on this one says it all. Hush!
Location:
BAR BRAVAS,
Healdsburg, CA
Cocktail:
"I Won't Moscatel If You Won't..."
- Sonoma County Distilling Rye
- Moscatel Sherry
- Dolin Rouge
- Spiced Chocolate Bitters
Location:
BAR BRAVAS,
Healdsburg, CA
Cocktail:
"I Won't Moscatel If You Won't..."
- Sonoma County Distilling Rye
- Moscatel Sherry
- Dolin Rouge
- Spiced Chocolate Bitters
Served up in a coupe.
Mixologist:
ADAM
Mixologist:
ADAM
#DrinkBetter: Gin Genie, Courtesy of Hannah at Jackson's
Sometimes you have to let the genie out of the bottle.
Spot:
Spot:
GIN GENIE
Ingredients:
-Benham's Gin (Graton Distilling)
-Honeydew Melon
-Lime
-Grapefruit bitters
-Tamarind Syrup
Ingredients:
-Benham's Gin (Graton Distilling)
-Honeydew Melon
-Lime
-Grapefruit bitters
-Tamarind Syrup
Mixologist:
HANNAH JACOBS
#DrinkBetter: Cocktail Classics from Hop Monk Tavern
It's hard to beat the simple elegance of a classic cocktail. There's a reason why they're classics, right?
Here are takes on two staples of mixology, the Boulevardier and the Old Fashioned, as imagined by Bex (thats right B-E-X) at Hop Monk Tavern in Sebastopol, CA.
SPIRIT WORKS BOULEVARDIER
- 1.5 parts Spirit Works Rye
- 1 part Campari
- 1 part Carpano Antica
Stir with ice, strain, and garnish.
Served up in a cocktail glass.
SPIRIT WORKS OLD FASHIONED
- 1.5 part Spirit Works Rye
- Gomme
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Served over ice in a rocks glass
Hop Monk is a rad spot that always has live music. Usually reggae.
Here are takes on two staples of mixology, the Boulevardier and the Old Fashioned, as imagined by Bex (thats right B-E-X) at Hop Monk Tavern in Sebastopol, CA.
SPIRIT WORKS BOULEVARDIER
- 1.5 parts Spirit Works Rye
- 1 part Campari
- 1 part Carpano Antica
Stir with ice, strain, and garnish.
Served up in a cocktail glass.
SPIRIT WORKS OLD FASHIONED
- 1.5 part Spirit Works Rye
- Gomme
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Served over ice in a rocks glass
Hop Monk is a rad spot that always has live music. Usually reggae.
#DrinkBetter: Truro Flip from South Hollow Spirits
South Hollow Spirits is a micro-distiller who is new to us, claiming the title of "the first distillery on Cape Cod since Prohibition." Led by the team behind Truro Vineyards, they are out to change the course of rum running with their small batch rum spirits.
Twenty Boat Hand-Crafted Cape Cod Spiced Rum is a small-batch, twice-distilled spirit made from organic molasses and organic sugar cane juice. After these ingredients are fermented and distilled, the rum is steeped for three weeks in a 55 gallon steel drum with a large hemp bag filled with carefully curated and locally sourced spices, including cardamom, vanilla bean, cinnamon, rose hip, anise, lemon peel, orange peel, allspice, nutmeg and chai, all from neighbor The Atlantic Spice Company. This method of infusing the spirit is unique to Twenty Boat, and gives the Spiced Rum its unique robust flavor and color.
This recipe has some heft and is an ideal choice when you are looking for a recovery drink or cold weather libation with a little substance to it. Perfect for your next ice fishing foray or after a long snowshoe or ski tour!
TRURO FLIP
1 oz. Twenty Boat Spiced Rum
1 whole egg
0.5 oz. simple syrup
3 oz. stout beer
Dry shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker very well. Add ice and shake again very well. Strain into a tall glass without ice. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and vanilla sugar.
Twenty Boat Hand-Crafted Cape Cod Spiced Rum is a small-batch, twice-distilled spirit made from organic molasses and organic sugar cane juice. After these ingredients are fermented and distilled, the rum is steeped for three weeks in a 55 gallon steel drum with a large hemp bag filled with carefully curated and locally sourced spices, including cardamom, vanilla bean, cinnamon, rose hip, anise, lemon peel, orange peel, allspice, nutmeg and chai, all from neighbor The Atlantic Spice Company. This method of infusing the spirit is unique to Twenty Boat, and gives the Spiced Rum its unique robust flavor and color.
This recipe has some heft and is an ideal choice when you are looking for a recovery drink or cold weather libation with a little substance to it. Perfect for your next ice fishing foray or after a long snowshoe or ski tour!
TRURO FLIP
1 oz. Twenty Boat Spiced Rum
1 whole egg
0.5 oz. simple syrup
3 oz. stout beer
Dry shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker very well. Add ice and shake again very well. Strain into a tall glass without ice. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and vanilla sugar.
#DrinkBetter: Staymaker from Journeyman Distillery
Staymaker
The taste of fall.
2 oz. WR Whiskey
1 oz. acorn squash simple syrup
Orange twist
Rosemary sprig
Soda
1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add WR Whiskey and acorn squash simple syrup (recipe below). Stir.
3. Strain into rocks glass.
4. Twist an orange over top and top with soda.
5. Light a sprig of rosemary on fire and use to garnish.
Acorn Squash Simple Syrup
16 oz. sugar
32 oz. water
1 seeded, skinned acorn squash
6 bay leaves
12 all spice pods
Combine ingredients in a pot and heat to barely a boil. Strain and cool.
The taste of fall.
2 oz. WR Whiskey
1 oz. acorn squash simple syrup
Orange twist
Rosemary sprig
Soda
1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add WR Whiskey and acorn squash simple syrup (recipe below). Stir.
3. Strain into rocks glass.
4. Twist an orange over top and top with soda.
5. Light a sprig of rosemary on fire and use to garnish.
Acorn Squash Simple Syrup
16 oz. sugar
32 oz. water
1 seeded, skinned acorn squash
6 bay leaves
12 all spice pods
Combine ingredients in a pot and heat to barely a boil. Strain and cool.
#DrinkBetter: Shake & Squeal from Squeal Rum
The gang at Squeal Rum make no bones about not being afraid to put it out there. Bold and fun are the guiding principles for the creators of this spiced black rum, so it stands to reason that their signature cocktails reflect this same attitude. Sweet, wild, and with just a hint of "F convention", this recipe is perfect for sunny afternoons or rehashing a movie on date night. As the label says, GO PIG or go home!
2oz Squeal Spiced Black Rum
4oz Guinness Draught
3 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
Dizzle of Chocolate & Caramel Sauces in the Glass
Whipped Cream
Crispy Bacon
Blend the Squeal Spiced Black Rum, Guinness & Vanilla Ice Cream.
Pour inside of a glass that has been drizzled with sauce inside.
Top with fresh whipped cream & a few pieces of crispy bacon.
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#DrinkBetter: Mexican Hot Toddy from State 38
Fall is in the air, and along with the leaves thoughts turn to harvest parties, stories around the campfire, and capitalizing on the upcoming snow season. This warm cocktail from State 38 Distilling is the perfect companion to the brisk autumn air.
Mexican Hot Toddy:
- 2 ounces State 38 Distilling Reposado
- 1 tablespoon of agave syrup
- 4 ounces of water
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of lime juice
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
Stir together, then microwave water, lemon juice, lime juice, cinnamon and cayenne pepper for 1 minute.
Add State 38 Distilling Reposado. Stir. Garnish with lemon peel and/or cinnamon stick. Serve hot.
- 2 ounces State 38 Distilling Reposado
- 1 tablespoon of agave syrup
- 4 ounces of water
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of lime juice
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
- Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
Stir together, then microwave water, lemon juice, lime juice, cinnamon and cayenne pepper for 1 minute.
Add State 38 Distilling Reposado. Stir. Garnish with lemon peel and/or cinnamon stick. Serve hot.
#DrinkBetter: The Golden Eagle from Golden Moon Distillery
If you are looking for New World versions of Old World spirits, you can't do much better than Colorado based Golden Moon Distillery. Founder Stephen Gould has worked diligently to create a unique range of products using mid-19th Century equipment and the same artisan production processes as those utilized by premier distillers in the mid-to-late 1800s.
Here is one of their signature cocktail recipes, in case you can't make it to their fabulous Golden Moon Speakeasy in Golden, CO.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE
1 ½ Ounce - Golden Moon Gin
¾ Ounce - Golden Moon Crème de Violette
1 Each - Egg White
1 Ounce – Lemon Juice (juice of one lemon)
1 Bar Spoon – Sugar
Place all ingredients in an empty cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE
1 ½ Ounce - Golden Moon Gin
¾ Ounce - Golden Moon Crème de Violette
1 Each - Egg White
1 Ounce – Lemon Juice (juice of one lemon)
1 Bar Spoon – Sugar
Place all ingredients in an empty cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
Add ice and shake for about a minute.
Strain and serve.
#DrinkBetter: Domino from Crescendo
James Bond, by any measure, is a man of exceedingly fine taste. His suits are impeccably tailored, his automobiles exquisite, and his choice in female companions, shall we say, enviable. However, when it comes to the contents of his ever-present cocktail, even a member of Her Majesty's Secret Service can occasionally fall short.
As craft continues its steady conquest of the world, we are confident that the 007 of the future will undoubtedly be a microshiner. Rather than Gordon's, Smirnoff, or even the current contender, Belvedere, Subsequent agents will most assuredly defer to the local terroir, enjoying libations native to the exotic locales their intrigues conduct them.
One such example is this drink from Crescendo Organic Spirits, inspired by James Bond's personal martini recipe, the Vesper, but using Limoncello instead of Lillet.
DOMINO
3 oz local craft Gin
1 oz local craft Vodka
0.5 oz Limoncello
As craft continues its steady conquest of the world, we are confident that the 007 of the future will undoubtedly be a microshiner. Rather than Gordon's, Smirnoff, or even the current contender, Belvedere, Subsequent agents will most assuredly defer to the local terroir, enjoying libations native to the exotic locales their intrigues conduct them.
One such example is this drink from Crescendo Organic Spirits, inspired by James Bond's personal martini recipe, the Vesper, but using Limoncello instead of Lillet.
DOMINO
3 oz local craft Gin
1 oz local craft Vodka
0.5 oz Limoncello
Ice
Shake & Strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish with a thin lemon peel
Shake & Strain into a chilled martini glass
Garnish with a thin lemon peel
#DrinkBetter: La Bellini D'Orange from Crescendo
Brunch is one of those under-represented joys in life. One of those things people do on special occasions when their grandmother forces them to. It's not until you're actually sitting there with a mimosa in your hand, enjoying the option to have either roast beef or cheese blintzes or both, that you say to yourself, "Why don't I do this every day?"
We suggest adding a little spirit to that classic brunch beverage with this recipe from Crescendo Organic Spirits.
LA BELLINI D'ORANGE
Muddle 1.5 oz Arancello with fresh peaches
Add ice and shake vigorously
Strain into champagne flute
Top with fine sparkling wine
Garnish with a thin floating slice of peach
We suggest adding a little spirit to that classic brunch beverage with this recipe from Crescendo Organic Spirits.
LA BELLINI D'ORANGE
Muddle 1.5 oz Arancello with fresh peaches
Add ice and shake vigorously
Strain into champagne flute
Top with fine sparkling wine
Garnish with a thin floating slice of peach
Crescendo Organic Spirits is a veteran owned company based in Eugene whose spirits are distributed throughout Oregon. Their products are free from GMO's and artificial ingredients and are priced below that of many non-organic options.
#DrinkBetter: Raspberry Mint Tea from Crescendo
If you were Italian, or even an American tourist in Italy, you would almost certainly be familiar with that country's second most popular liqueur, limoncello. Unfortunately, for those of us living in less cultured corners of the world as well as the craft producers of this wonderfully versatile spirit, many in the States have never even heard of it.
On the upside, limoncello notoriety and popularity has been growing steadily, with many restaurants now offering limoncello on their beverage and dessert menus. Traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner digestivo, limoncello and its cousins, limecello and arancello, are also welcome additions to many cocktail recipes and should be considered a requisite for any well-stocked bar.
As proof, we offer this tasty cocktail recipe from our friends at Crescendo Organic Spirits.
RASPBERRY MINT TEA
Muddle 5-6 Mint Leaves, 3 Raspberries & .5 oz simple syrup
1 oz local craft vodka
1 oz Limoncello
1 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
Shake & Dump
On the upside, limoncello notoriety and popularity has been growing steadily, with many restaurants now offering limoncello on their beverage and dessert menus. Traditionally served chilled as an after-dinner digestivo, limoncello and its cousins, limecello and arancello, are also welcome additions to many cocktail recipes and should be considered a requisite for any well-stocked bar.
As proof, we offer this tasty cocktail recipe from our friends at Crescendo Organic Spirits.
RASPBERRY MINT TEA
Muddle 5-6 Mint Leaves, 3 Raspberries & .5 oz simple syrup
1 oz local craft vodka
1 oz Limoncello
1 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
Shake & Dump
Add Ice
Fill iced tea
Garnish with mint sprig and half lemon moon
Fill iced tea
Garnish with mint sprig and half lemon moon
Crescendo Organic Spirits is a veteran owned company based in Eugene whose spirits are distributed throughout Oregon. Their products are free from GMO's and artificial ingredients and are priced below that of many non-organic options.
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