Mezzanine Cocktails 1.10.16

Question 1

The Saucy Librarian

Answer 1

1.5 oz. Grey Goose Vodka

1 oz. Lemon Juice

.5 oz. Bergamot Syrup

.25 oz. St. George Raspberry Liqueur

.25 oz. Honey Syrup (2:1)

Shake, strain

Glass: TEA CUP

Ice: None Garnish: 3 RASPBERRIES AND A SPRIG OF MINT

Notes: Afternoon tea and jam… behind closed doors.

Question 2

The Valiant Firefighter

Answer 2

1 oz. Monkey Shoulder Scotch

1 oz. Ancho Reyes

1 oz. Ginger Syrup

.75 oz. Lime Juice

.5 oz. Plum Wine

1 Sleeve House 5 Spice Bitter

Shake, strain

Glass: ROCKS GLASS

Ice: CUBES Garnish: FLAT LIME WHEEL

Notes: Smoke and heat, with health benefits that could very well save your life.

Question 3

The Lonesome Lumberjack

Answer 3

1.5 oz Rittenhouse Rye

1 oz. Elijah Craig

.5 oz. Maple Syrup

.5 oz. Douglas Fir Eau de Vie

2 Dashes Coffee Bitters

Stir, strain

Glass: VINTAGE COFFEE MUG

Ice: PENNY POUND Garnish: STONE PINE SPRAY ON DRINK & MUG

Notes: Breakfast on the front porch of your cabin in the woods.

Question 4

The Mysterious Madame

Answer 4

1. 5 oz. Mezcal Espadin
2. 5 oz. Stout Syrup

.75 oz. Fruits Rouge Liqueur

2 Dashes Mole Bitters

1 Whole Egg

Dry shake, then shake with ice

Glass: JUICE GLASS

Ice: NO ICE Garnish: SPICE MIX SPRINKLE, STAR ANISE POD

Notes: Rich, dark, smoky, unusual… turn on that red light.

Question 5

The Retired Captain

Answer 5

1 oz. Kappa Pisco

1 oz. Grand Marnier

1 oz. Lime Juice

.5 oz. Giffard Orgeat

.25 oz. Cherry Heering

4 Dashes Angostura Bitters

Glass: COUPE

Ice: N/A Garnish: LIME-CHERRY FLAG

Notes: A blend of some classic tiki flavors, but without all the dang fuss.

Question 6

The Local Hooligan

Answer 6

.75 oz. Evan Williams Bourbon

.75 oz. Lemon

.75 oz. Contratto Aperitivo

.75 oz. Chamomile Peppercorn Syrup

Shake, strain

Glass: COUPE

Ice: Cracked Piece of Lg. Cube Garnish: Pinch cracked pink peppercorn

NOTES: The antics make him seem so simple, but there are just so many

layers there.

Question 7

The French Outlaw

Answer 7

1 oz. Hennessy Privilege

1 oz. Torres Orange Brandy

1 oz. Blood Orange Shrub

.5 oz. Lime Juice

2 Dashes Orange Bitters

1 Sleeve Moroccan Bitters

1 Egg White

Soda

Shake, strain, soda top

Glass: RED JUICE GLASS

Ice: None Garnish: DEHYDRATED BLOOD ORANGE WHEEL

NOTES: An orange cream soda with a dark and dangerous past.

Question 8

The Foolish Farmer

Answer 8

1.5 oz. Aviation Gin

1 oz. Drambuie

.5 oz. Pineapple Gomme Syrup

4 Dashes Lavender Bitters

2 Dashes Celery Bitters

Stir, Strain

Glass: Rocks

Ice: Penny Pound Cube Garnish: LEMON TWIST

NOTES: No man in his right mind farms sarsaparilla, pineapple, lavender

and celery! And yet…

Question 9

The Weary Traveler

Answer 9

1.5 oz. Absolut Elyx

.75 oz. St-Germain

.5 oz. Combier Peche de Vigne

.25 oz. Cynar

1 Sleeve Rosemary Tincture

Stir, strain

Glass: NICK AND NORA w/ SIDECAR

Ice: NO ICE Garnish: ROSEMARY SPRIG GARNISH,

ROSEMARY MIST

NOTES: A mélange of aromatics she’s collected on a journey across

Europe.