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The Pomegranate 75
An elegant, jewel-toned twist on the classic French 75. It brings a festive, deep-red hue to any toast
- 1 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Pomegranate Juice
- 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
- Top with Champagne or Prosecco
Shake gin, pomegranate juice, and syrup with ice. Strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon twist + pomegranate arils.
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Spiced Pear & Elderflower Collins
Light, floral, and incredibly crisp. This is a refreshing choice for guest who want something botanical and sophisticated.
- 1 1/2 oz Vodka or Gin
- 1 oz Pear Nectar
- 1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- Top with Club Soda
Shake spirit, pear, elderflower, and lemon with ice. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with pear slice + star anise.
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Black Cherry & Fig Old Fashioned
Deep, dark, and complex. This rich variation uses winter preserves to add velvety texture to the classic whiskey drink.
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1/4 oz Fig Jam
- 2 dashes Cherry Bitters
Stir bourbon, fig jam, and bitters until jam dissolves. Add a large ice cube and stir for 30 seconds. Garnish with a cocktail cherry + orange peel.
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The Velvet Manhattan
Rich and silky with a hint of chocolate. This is a high-end variation for guests who enjoy a bold, luxurious cocktail.
- 2 oz Rye Whiskey
- 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
Stir with ice for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish with wide orange zest + dark chocolate shaving.
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Cranberry & Thyme Spritz
Rich and silky with a hint of chocolate. This is a high-end variation for guests who enjoy a bold, luxurious cocktail.
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
- 3 oz Prosecco
- Splash of Club Soda
Fill a wine glass with ice. Add Aperol and cranberry juice. Top with Prosecco + soda. Garnish with thyme + frozen cranberries.
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Blood Orange & Sage Gimlet
Vibrant, citrusy, and earthy. The blood orange provides a dramatic seasonal color that looks stunning in a cocktail glass.
- 2 oz Gin
- 3/4 oz Blood Orange Juice
- 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 Fresh Sage Leaf
Slap sage leaf and add to shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
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Espresso "Snowcap" Martini
A decadent, dessert-style finish to the night. The floating cream creates a beautiful "snow-covered" visual effect.
- 1 1/2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Fresh Espresso
- 3/4 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Heavy Cream (for top)
Shake vodka, espresso, and liqueur with ice; strain into coupe. Shake cream separately and gently float on top. Garnish with nutmeg.
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The Fireside Negroni
A smoky, bittersweet aperitif that warms the palate. It is the perfect slow-sipper for a cold winter evening
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice until very cold. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel singed with a lighter to release the oils.
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