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St~Germain

Posted on December 25, 2011 | Comments Off

By far the sexiest bottle on the planet; take this spirit on into the New Year with a little extra spice…

Pastinaca

1-1/2 measure Tequila Blanco

1/2 measure Mezcal

1 measure St-Germain

1/2 measure Lime Juice

3/4 measure Grapefruit Juice

Lime Wedge

Chili Salt Rim – Sea Salt, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper

Rim rocks glass with lime and chili salt rim. Set aside. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice.

The St-Germain bottle photo is available for digital download in the Wine & Spirits stock photography Gallery.

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St-Germain sample for review courtesy representatives of the brand

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Tagged Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Juice, Mezcal, St-Germain, Stock Photography, Tequila

Review: Absolut Brooklyn

Posted on October 5, 2011 | Comments Off

The latest Absolut ‘Cities’ launch brings new flair to the Absolut bottle style with depiction of the omnipresent Brooklyn Stoop. The bottle, designed by Spike Lee, embraces the foundation of the Brooklyn community with vibrant color. Look closely to find clever mentions of Brooklyn within the stoop itself. But most notable, the Lars Olsson Smith seal has been altered for the first time ever. This limited edition Cities offering seal portrays Lars wearing a baseball cap and glasses reminiscent of Spike Lee.

Absolut Brooklyn Tasting

Aroma: Fresh cut apples; juicy. No alcohol burn. Barely there hint of spice. Simple lusciousness indicating sweetness to the tiniest degree.

Taste: The ginger lies in wait beneath the aroma showing through as primary, glowing forth with subtle spicy charm. Apple softens from the aroma of red juicy to fresh baked with hints of peel bringing a bit of depth to the fruit flavor. Lots of spicy play with overlay of cinnamon and sprinkling of pie crust.

This takes me a little off guard, a bit surprising. Not entirely an apple fan when it comes to cocktail and juice flavorings, I am quite taken by the appeal of this offering. Though it seems a bit off season as to its spring to summer delivery since the spirit comes across more warming, Absolut Brooklyn delivers well on the palate. This will definitely make bobbing for apples quite the treat at the next Halloween party when the season rolls around.

Spiked Core – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 measures Absolut Brooklyn

1/2 measure St-Germain Liqueur

1/4 measure Benedictine

1 measure White Cranberry Juice

1 measure Ginger Ale

Crystallized Ginger Round Garnish

Fill highball glass with ice. Add liquids in order given. Stir. Garnish with crystallized ginger round inserted directly in drink.

This drink builds upon the core flavors of apple and spice by gently enhancing the fruited sweetness of apple with St-Germain and building upon the spicy overlay with Benedictine. Choose to stop building the drink with the first three ingredients and a lovely warming cocktail emerges for fall to winter sipping. Shake it over ice and strain into a martini glass. Continue with all the ingredients over ice for a light and delicious apple inspired drink for summertime sipping.

This newest ‘Cities’ inspired offering honors and supports the Brooklyn community with Absolut Vodka donating $50,000 from profits from the sale of Absolut Brooklyn to Habitat for Humanity New York City.

Absolut Brooklyn sample for review courtesy representatives of the brand.

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Tagged Absolut Brooklyn, Absolut Vodka, Benedictine, Cranberry Juice, Elderflower Liqueur, Ginger Ale, St-Germain, Vodka

Blooming Jasmine

Posted on August 16, 2011 | Comments Off

Blooming Jasmine – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 part Cruzan Mango Rum

3/4 part Cruzan Aged Light Rum

3/4 part St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur

3 parts Jasmine Tea – prepared (double steeped)

1-1/2 part Guava Juice

Variations:

1-1/2 part Zipang Sparkling Sake (drier, less sweet addition)

1-1/2 part Brut Champagne with 1/2 part simple syrup added to ingredients prior to shaking over ice. (sweeter)

Prepare Republic of Tea Asian Jasmine with double the tea bags and double the time directed for steeping on package. Set aside to cool. Combine all liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice (except sake or champagne toppers). Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a large cocktail glass or serve on the rocks in a tall glass. Top with optional sake or champagne toppers if desired.

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Tagged Champagne, Cruzan Rum, Mango Rum, National Rum Day, St-Germain, Zipang Sparkling Sake

Make Mine a Manhattan Holiday

Posted on December 10, 2010 | 3 Comments

If you can’t make it to Manhattan for the holidays, bring Manhattan to a glass near you. Who would have thought there could be more than a handful of variations on the classic Manhattan recipe? This tried and true favorite has been tweaked, pinched, played with and adapted in so many ways it becomes difficult to decipher where the classic begins and ends. With so many degrees in flavor preference and style, the base recipe sees adjustment with flavored liqueurs, juices and additional spirits.

The variations of Manhattan recipes below bring a wide variety of contrasting styles to the forefront while keeping to the thread of at least one thing in common; bourbon. The first few closely match the classic Manhattan with call brands. After that the Manhattan gets a little more interesting.

The Woodford Manhattan

2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon

1 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1 dash Angostura Bitters

1 dash Peychaud’s Bitters

Splash of Cherry Juice

Bourbon Infused Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with bourbon infused cherry.

Wild Turkey Manhattan

2 ounces Wild Turkey Bourbon

1 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1 dash Angostura Bitters

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Knob Creek Manhattan

2-1/2 ounces Knob Creek Bourbon

3/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth

Dash Angostura Bitters

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

The Maker’s Mark Manhattan

1-1/2 ounces Maker’s Mark Bourbon

1/2 ounce Carpano Antica Formula

1 teaspoon Maraschino Cherry Juice

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Buffalo in Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Buffalo Trace Bourbon

1/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth or Dry Vermouth

Dash of Bitters

Maraschino Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

The Woodford Mediterranean Manhattan

2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon

1 ounce Tuaca Liqueur

1/4 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

Lemon Twist

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Italian Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Maker’s Mark Bourbon

1/2 ounce Amaretto

1/4 ounce Maraschino Cherry Juice

Cherry & Orange Slice Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass or serve over fresh ice in rocks glass. Garnish with skewered cherry and orange slice.

Preakness Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Bourbon

1/4 ounce Brandy

1/2 ounce Benedictine

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Lemon Twist Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Myong’s Manhattan – created by Myong Park

2 ounces Evan Williams Bourbon

1/2 ounce Lillet Rouge

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1/2 ounce Aperol

Orange Twist Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange twist.

Sainted Manhattan

3 ounces Eagle Rare Bourbon

3/4 ounce St-Germain

3/4 ounce Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth

Dash Angostura Bitters

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass.

Esquire Manhattan

2 ounces Woodford Reserve bourbon

1 ounce Cinzano Red Vermouth

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

1 dash Pernod 68 Absinthe

Lemon Peel Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with thin cut lemon peel over the top.

Rat Pack Manhattan

2 ounces Elmer T Lee Bourbon

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth

Splash Grand Marnier

Maraschino Cherry & Orange Zest Garnish

Place ice in martini glass. Add Grand Marnier. Swirl liqueur in glass to rinse and throw out. Place bourbon and vermouths in mixing glass with ice. Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into prepared martini glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry and fresh orange zest.

Rat Pack Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Makers Mark Bourbon

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

2 dashes of Bitters

Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry.

New Orleans Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Bourbon

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1/2 ounce Frangelico

Cherry Garnish

Place ice in martini glass. Add Frangelico. Swirl liqueur in glass to rinse and throw out. Place bourbon and vermouth in mixing glass with ice. Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into prepared martini glass. Garnish with cherry.

Chambord Manhattan

2 ounces Bourbon

1 ounce Chambord

Dash of Bitters

Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry.

Dubonnet Manhattan

3/4 ounce Dubonnet Rouge

1-3/4 ounce Evan Williams Bourbon

1/4 ounce Dry Vermouth

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Lemon Twist & Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist and cherry.

Beam Black Cherry Manhattan

2 ounces Jim Beam Bourbon

1 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1 ounce Dry Vermouth

Splash Grenadine

Cherry & Stuffed Olive Garnish

Fusion Manhattan

2 ounces X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

1 ounce Maker’s Mark Bourbon

2 dashes Bitters

Squeezed Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Squeeze cherry and drop into cocktail.

Knob Creek Cherry-infused Manhattan

Cherry-infused Knob Creek Bourbon

1/2 – 3/4 bottle Knob Creek Bourbon

1/2 quart jar Maraschino Cherries

Drain 3/4 of the maraschino cherry juice from the jar of cherries. Pour enough Knob Creek Bourbon into the jar to refill the jar. Put the lid on the jar and allow to set for two days.

Cherry-infused Knob Creek Bourbon Manhattan

1-1/4 ounce Cherry-infused Knob Creek Bourbon

1/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth

2 dashes Bitters

Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry.

Biscayne Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Bourbon

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

2 ounces Orange Juice

Several Dashes Yellow Chartreuse

Orange Slice Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with orange slice.

Blue Grass Blues Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Bourbon

1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth

3 dashes Blue Curacao

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Lemon or Orange Twist

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon or orange twist according to preference

Wild Turkey Rare Manhattan

2 ounces Wild Turkey Rare Breed

3/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1/2 ounce Sherry

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Lemon Twist

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

The Woodford French Manhattan

2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon

1 ounce Chambord

Dash of Bitters

Cherry or Lemon Twist Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry or lemon twist according to preference

Satin Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Bourbon

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

Lemon Twist

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Blood Orange Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Bulleit Bourbon

1/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth

1-1/2 ounce Blood Orange Mixer

Dash Blood Orange Bitters

Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry.

Red Manhattan

2 ounces Red Stag by Jim Beam Infused Bourbon

1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth

1/2 ounce Sweet Vermouth

Black Cherry Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry.

Boulevard Manhattan

1-1/2 ounce Bourbon

1/4 ounce Grand Marnier

1/4 ounce Dry Vermouth

3 dashes Orange Bitters

Cherry & Orange Twist Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to preference until completely chilled. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry and orange twist.

Westchester Manhattan

2 ounces Bourbon

1/4 ounce Dry Vermouth

1/4 ounce Rose’s Lime Juice

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Cherry or Lemon Twist Garnish

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Tagged Absinthe, Amaretto, Aperol, Benedictine, Blue Curacao, Bourbon, Brandy, Carpano Antica Formula, Chartreuse, Cherry Juice, Classic Bitters, Dry Vermouth, Dubonnet, Frangelico, Fresh Lemon, Grenadine, Hazelnut Liqueur, Lillet Rouge, Lime Cordial, Orange Juice, Premium Orange Liqueur, Raspberry Liqueur, Red Stag by Jim Beam, Sherry, Shery, Simple Syrup, St-Germain, Sweet Vermouth, Tuaca, Whiskey, X-Rated Fusion

Making of a Legend

Posted on August 18, 2010 | Comments Off

Those who become legendary offer more than empty notoriety behind a name. They are more than the latest movie theater listing or rag magazine headline. Legends offer a guiding light toward the future. Dale DeGroff created an exceptional cocktail for a Legends event hosted by Oprah Winfrey in 2005. This event honored a specific group for their legendary role in history. There are extraordinary people living among us every day with valuable lessons to impart and amazing stories to share. These could be those with youthful perception or those who have become frail and dependent. The question is; will you take time to listen?

Legends Cocktail – The Essential Cocktail, Dale DeGroff

1 small piece Ginger Root

1/2 ounce Cointreau

1/2 ounce St-Germain

1-1/2 ounce Vodka

1/2 ounce White Cranberry Juice

3/4 ounce Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

Spiral Lemon Peel Garnish

Orange Slice, Sugar & Ground Ginger for Dusting Glass

Combine 4 parts sugar to 1 part ground ginger in mixing tray. Rim cocktail glass with orange slice. Dip outer rim of glass in sugar mix to frost. Set aside and then chill the glass.

Place ginger root and liqueurs in bottom of mixing glass. Muddle. Add vodka and juices with ice. Shake well to blend and chill. Strain into chilled ginger sugar rimmed glass. Garnish with spiral lemon peel.

Notation: The Legends Cocktail just wouldn’t be the same without the easy to mix frosted rim. The sweetly spiced gingered rim tips off this cocktail perfectly sip after sip. Read about the creative thought process behind the Legends Cocktail in Dale DeGroff’s book, The Essential Cocktail. You’ll find this recipe on page 240 in the Innovations chapter along with a few other simply irresistibly delightful concoctions.

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Sexiest Valentine Cocktail Spirit

Posted on February 3, 2009 | Comments Off

There is one reason above and beyond any other rationale that St-Germain Liqueur makes the supreme show stopping sexiest liquid gift for Valentine’s Day this year; it has the sleekest, sexiest bottle ever to hit liquor store shelves. The St-Germain bottle begs one to gently grace a finger along its silky smooth lines and curvaceous edges. This beautiful elixir stands tall and graceful tempting the senses, teasing the palates of so many since its introduction to the U.S. market.

The St-Germain Cocktail

2 parts Sparkling Wine, Sauvignon Blanc or Dry White Wine

1-1/2 parts St-Germain

2 parts Club Soda

Fill a tall Collins glass with ice. Add Champagne first, then St-Germain, then Club Soda. Stir completely.* Garnish with a lemon twist, making sure to squeeze essential oils into glass. *St-Germain is heavier than wine, thus it will settle to the bottom unless mixed thoroughly.

St-Germain is an artisanal French liqueur created only once per year in late spring. It is said to be 100% all natural with no preservatives. It is created from elderflower blossoms in limited quantities. Officially St-Germain tastes like tropical fruit, citrus and orchard fruits. The flavor is soft and lilting on the tongue making it perfect for light sipping or adding that finishing touch to delicate cocktails.

La Rosette

1/2 part St-Germain

Top with Champagne, Brut Rosé or Dry Sparkling Wine

Pour ingredients into a chilled fluted glass and stir lightly. Float half a strawberry, a few raspberries or garnish with a lemon twist. Drink a toast to the elegance of simplicity and the divinity of fraises fraîches. The addition of Brut Rosé makes this usually named St-Germain & Champagne cocktail the La Rosette due to its beautifully blush color.

My first taste of St-Germain: “I can’t describe what the liqueur even tastes like. It is light, yet abundant, but not overpowering. It is floral, but not flowery and strong like roses. It has a hint of fruit in it, yet there is not a particular fruit to distinguish in the flavor. – It is a complicated liqueur, yet brings a dynamic to a drink that is unmatched. It is a layering effect that happens when a drink is put together with forethought. When you drink a cocktail such as this, you take a sip and think to yourself that it tastes really good. Then you take another sip and realize there is another element in the drink you hadn’t caught the first taste around. That adds new depth and character to it and you want to taste more to see if you catch something else. That is exactly what the St~Germain does for a drink if it is added in the right proportion.”

Dia Del Amor

1 part St-Germain

1-1/2 parts Reposado Tequila

3/4 part Fresh Lime

2 dashes Hot Sauce

Shake and strain into chili salt rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Cherub’s Cup

1 part St-Germain

2 parts Vodka, Citrus Vodka, or Hendricks

1/4 part Fresh Lemon

1/4 part Simple Syrup

Muddled Strawberry

Top with Brut Rosé

Shake and strain over fresh rocks in a collins glass. Top with Brut Rosé or Brut Champagne. Garnish with a strawberry.

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Tagged Champagne, Club Soda, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup, St-Germain, Strawberries, Tabasco, Tequila, Wine

B&B Liqueur: Timeless Classic

Posted on January 21, 2009 | Comments Off

This creation by Gary Regan began as a charming cocktail with the wispy sound of summer; Botanical Breeze. Gary paired B&B with one of my favorites, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur. Usually my preference is a cocktail shaken over ice and then strained into a chilled martini glass. This allows the cooled spirits to retain their true flavors without becoming watered down through the eventual melting of ice as the cocktail sits. As much as I hesitate to differ with Gary Regan’s fabulous creation, the Botanical Breeze as originally called for turned out too intensely flavored for my palate. However, the essence of the entire drink was superb and wanted for nothing to balance the flavor. The only option I could think of was the addition of a few dollops of ice. Nothing more, nothing less was needed. Simple as that! The Botanical Breeze happened to be so fabulous I helped myself to two.

Botanical Breeze

1-1/2 measure Bombay Sapphire Gin

1/2 measure B&B Liqueur

1/2 measure St- Germain Elderflower Liqueur

1/2 measure Fresh Lime Juice

Kiwi Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled champagne coupe. Float peeled and sliced kiwi slice as garnish. (You’ll notice no garnish of kiwi in my photo. It was Christmas Day and sometimes The Intoxicologist fails to plan ahead with proper supplies of fresh fruit from the grocer. My apologies Gary.)

The shortened story of B&B Liqueur:Midtown Manhattan. Early 30’s. Intense Jazz. Hip Cliques. Supreme Cocktails. Mingling of the Finest; Benedictine and French Brandy creating a monumental classic – B&B Liqueur. The rest is history!

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Creative Sparkle of NUVO Cocktails

Posted on October 1, 2008 | Comments Off

Sipping some spirits straight is fine for a while, but even that can become boring. NUVO Sparkling Liqueur ignites the adventurous spirit within a few creative souls. The pink liqueur often associated with baby showers, bridal parties and Girl’s Night Out can also be a bit daring and innovative.

Serve the NUVO Egg Cream with a small dish of berries and this makes one heck of a dessert pairing.

NUVO Egg Cream – created by Tara Wright

1 ounce Frangelico

1 ounce Heavy Cream

2 ounces NUVO Sparkling Liqueur

Strawberry Garnish

Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add Frangelico and heavy cream. Fill the glass with chilled NUVO and stir. Garnish with a strawberry.

Another variation on the classic Cosmo and existing NUVO Sparkling Cosmos, this updated version gears more toward tradition with orange liqueur and lime juice. This is already sweet enough, so don’t substitute Rose’s Lime Juice. Fresh lime adds a dimension that you can only get by adding fresh ingredients.

NUVO Sparkling Cosmo – Updated

2 ounces NUVO Sparkling Liqueur

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier

1/2 to 3/4 ounce Fresh Lime Juice

Lime Slice Garnish

Place Grand Marnier and juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Top with chilled NUVO Sparkling Liqueur. Stir. Garnish with lime slice.

Abokado in Miama, FL, took the idea of the NUVO Dream and reinvented it into their own dream concoction. This cocktail layers St-Germain, NUVO and sparkling wine together with fresh fruit juices. The result is a beautiful, chilled, lightly flavored cocktail to refresh the senses.

NUVO-Dream (Abokado Style)

Slice of Orange

Sliced Strawberry

1 ounce St-Germain Liqueur

2 ounces NUVO Sparkling Liqueur

3-1/2 ounces Cava Sparkling Wine

Four Ice Cubes

Squeeze the orange slice and drop into a chilled champagne flute. Add four ice cubes and one sliced strawberry. Pour in St-Germain, and NUVO. Top off with Cava Sparkling Wine.

This cocktail was engineered on the fly at one of the NUVO launch parties. As with scores of mixed drinks free flowing at bars and cocktail lounges, only a handful of cocktails are actually creatively unique and may be pinpointed to one individual as the originator of the idea. For those of you already trying this; excellent!

Nuevo

1-1/2 ounce Don Julio Tequila

3-4 ounces NUVO Sparkling Liqueur

Squeeze of Fresh Lime

Combine over rocks and stir gently.

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