Cocktails and Beer

Question 1

Green Garden

Answer 1

Main spirit(s): Arette Blanco Tequila (2oz)

Other ingredients: Belle de Brillet (Bree-yay) is a Cognac blended with a bit of Pear Williams Liqueur, Lemon juice, fresh Ginger syrup, Green Juice Medley (Kale, Spinach, Parsley, Cucumber, Romaine, Apples, Lime)

Ice: Shaken, served over rocks

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Fennel Blossoms and candied Ginger

Price: $12

Question 2

Tepache Fizz

Answer 2

Main spirit(s): Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila (2oz) (comes from same distillery as Arette.)

Other ingredients: Bols Genever (Dutch-style gin made from malt wine, full-bodied), Lustau East Indian Cream Sherry, Lime, Tepache (details on separate card), nutmeg.

Ice: Shaken, served over rocks ice

Glass: In a mug

Garnish: Fresh nutmeg

Price: $14

Question 3

Tepache (preparation / process)

Answer 3

Pineapple, piloncillo, and spices ferment cold-brew-style for 3 days. It’s then strained, left to sit for 3 more days. It’s then carbonated in a keg. That tapped beverage (Tepache) is the base for the Tepache Fizz.

Tepache is a traditional pineapple beverage that takes about 4 days to make properly resulting in a deeply rich and complex experience. Tepache is usually chilled at room temperature. Ours will be served with ice.

Question 4

Patron Saint

Answer 4

Main spirit(s): Evan Williams 100 proof Bourbon (2oz)

Other ingredients: Ancho Reyes liqueur (based on a 1927 recipe from Puebla, Mexico), Lemon juice, Tamarind syrup, Egg White, and BS bitters (mix of Fire Water (habanero, Mole bitters, and Angostura bitters)

Ice: Served neat

Glass: Sour glass

Price $12

Question 5

Cazuela

Answer 5

Main spirit(s): El Silencio Mezcal (1.5oz), Arette Blanco Tequila (1.5 oz)

Other ingredients: Mandarin Napoleon (orange liqueur made with 10-year-old Cognac), Lime, Jicama, Pineapple puree. Fresno Chili

Ice: rocks cubes??

Glass: Served in a Cazuela (earthen bowl)

Garnish: Grapefruit wedge, Lime wheel, Starfruit, Edible Marigold blossom

Price: $18

This dish is intended for 2 people, though is manageable for one thirsty person, and they can buy the pot for $20.

This cocktail is based on a traditional Guadalajara “Cazuela” punch the name refers to the earthen bowl its served in.

Question 6

Paloma Phosphate

Answer 6

Main spirit(s): Chinaco Blanco Tequila (2oz, from Tamaulipas, Mexico’s east coast producing region, highlands-esque)

Other ingredients: Grapefruit cordial (concentrated syrup of fresh grapefruit and oils, Grapefruit soda, Acid Phosphate (like from a soda jerk, it reduces the bitter grapefruit without adding any specific flavor), sea salt (in, not on rim).

Ice: On Rocks

Glass: Collins

Garnish: Lime wheel

Price: $12

Question 7

Mariachigroni

Answer 7

Main spirit(s): Almaras Mezcal (2oz)

Other ingredients: Luxardo Apertivo (similar to Aperl made with bitter oranges) infused with Hibiscus, Bitter Truth EXR (bittersweet Amaro/Vermouth hybrid liqueur)

Ice: Large Cube

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Grapefruit slice

Price: $14

Question 8

Señor Ted Mosbley

Answer 8

Main spirit(s): Evan Williams 100 proof Bourbon (2oz)

Other ingredients: Fernet Vallet (Mexican bitter herb liqueur similar to Fernet Blanco), Oro Blanco Cordial (from fresh Oro Blancos), Damiana (herbal, light, liqueur), Tea Pot Bitters (made in England by Dr. Adam Elmegirab, have layers of complex flavour with pronounced bitter black-tea backed up by rose, almond, vanilla, hazelnut, fennel, cardamom and subtle citrus peel, all leading to a long bitter-almond finish.).

Ice: Large Cube

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Lemon twist

Price: $12

Who the hell is Ted Mosbley? A fictional man about town in DTLA with an unusual hat.

Question 9

My Abuelo

Answer 9

Main spirit(s): Tres Agaves Anejo Tequila

Other ingredients: Creme de Cacao, Tamarind syrup, Grapefruit juice, Orinoco bitters (made in England by Dr. Adam Elmegirab, warm spices in the realm of cardamom and cassia bark, floral notes from chamomile, dried fruit flavours from raisins, fragrant aromatic bark like sandalwood and angostura, citrus oils from orange peel, and a bitter-sweetness from molasses.).

Ice: Large cube

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Grapefruit peel

Price: $14

Question 10

Café De Olla

Answer 10

Main spirit(s): Tres Agaves Resposado Tequila (2oz)

Other ingredients: Pioncillo, Verve coffee, Cinnamon.

Ice: None. Served hot.

Glass: Coffee mug

Garnish: Cinnamon dust

Price: $12

Question 11

Gringo

Answer 11

Main spirit(s): Pierre Fernard 1840 cognac (2oz)

Other ingredients: Coffee liqueur, Cebada (Barley Horchata), spices.

Ice: rocks?

Glass: rocks?

Garnish: Nutmeg dust

An homage to the classic White Russian cocktail. Barley Horchata is referred to as Cebada.

Question 12

Macro Beers

Answer 12

Tecate (Mexican lager) 12oz can

Victoria (Mexcian lager) 12 oz bottle

Pacifico “Ballena” (whale) (Mexan lager) 32oz bottle

Negro Modelo (Dark German-style Dunkel Lager) 12 oz bottle

Question 13

Micro Beers

Answer 13

Golden Road Hefeweizen, Los Angeles (12oz can)

Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA, San Diego (12oz bottle)

Modern Times Lomaland Saison, San Diego (12 oz can)

Mission Blond, San Diego (12oz bottle)

Eagle Rock Populist IPA, Los Angeles (22oz bottle)

Question 14

Surfer Rosa

Answer 14

Main spirit(s): Pimm’s No. 1 (reddish tea color, subtle spice and citrus fruit taste)

Other ingredients: Ancho Reyes, Lemon, Oloroso Sherry, Agave, Strawberry, Basil blossom

Ice: served over rocks

Glass: Collins

Garnish: Basil blossom

Price: $12

Question 15

Golden Road Hefeweizen

Answer 15

German Hefeweizen beer. Made in LA.

Question 16

Ballast Point Sculpin Grapefruit IPA

Answer 16

Hoppy, slightly grapefruity. Comes from San Diego.

Question 17

Modern Times Lomaland Saison

Answer 17

Belgian Saison style from San Diego. Very crisp, fruity and dry.

Lomaland is an earthy, rustic Belgian-style farmhouse ale that’s both complex and quaffable. It smells like hay, pepper, and friendly sunshine. Its dry, cracker-like body and lightly-hoppy finish makes it a beautiful compliment to food. They named it Lomaland after the brilliantly crazy utopian community that was the first settlement built in Point Loma, the San Diego neighborhood where their fermentorium is located.

Question 18

Mission Blond

Answer 18

Blonde ale from San Diego.

Kolsch-style ale with the color of a pilsner and the character of an ale. Endowed with an authentic Kolsch yeast strain for a peck of fruitiness that compliments the blend of noble hops. Lager-like with delicate dryness, reminiscent of ales from Koln, Germany.

Question 19

Eagle Rock Populist IPA

Answer 19

From local brewer in Eagle Rock, it is hoppy, zippy and citrus.

Their take on the West Coast IPA; Populist is defined by bold hop character. Tropical fruit aromatics give way to flavors of orange blossom, pine, and freshly cut grass with each sip. Light caramel undertones and bready malt character establish the foundation from which the hops shine. Populist is an IPA huge in hop flavor and aroma without lingering or overpowering bitterness.

ABV: 7%

Bitterness: 71 IBU