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Chaya GM Mark Becker created this gorgeous gimlet. The former owner of an organic clothing store, Mark was looking for an organic cocktail to serve at an Earth Day Fashion Show. He discovered Square One Organic Vodka and the rest as they say is history. A legend was born! Easy to make and easy on [...]
Continue Reading →Consummate Mixologist Ted Thompson, who has held court at Chaya Venice since its inception, created this magnificent cocktail. Ted needed a light tropical spring/summer drink to round out the menu and this luscious libation was the result. It has been on the menu ever since due to its constant demand by loyal customers. Easy and [...]
Continue Reading →The California Sunset, courtesy of the Ventura Limoncello Company, uses only locally grown ingredients. Their traditional Italian lemon liqueur is a three generations old family recipe and comes in Originale, Crema, Vinaigrette, and Blood Orange. The bright, cool freshness of the iced California Sunset took my taste buds on a ride up PCH. The moment [...]
Continue Reading →David Fleisher of Freddy Smalls wanted to create a strong cocktail with a layer of flavors. Sarsaparilla is the mixer in this drink that puts the cocktail over the edge. David’s house made sarsaparilla syrup coupled with the rye is a unique flavor combo. Mix that perfection with the candied ginger garnish and you’ve got [...]
Continue Reading →Created by Bartender Abi Weizman, Sonoma Wine Garden’s Hard Lemonade is named after Horst Ringler who hails from Austria and is their Director of Hospitality. This drink is special because the delicate Elder Berry is harvested only two weeks out of the year. It was added to the menu as an homage to Horst and because of its sophisticated European flair. Light and refreshing, this is a wonderful drink anywhere, anytime, although I wonder if it would taste better if I was in Vienna…
Continue Reading →Bartender T. J. Williams created this drink which has the most peculiar history. Says T.J., “When we opened the Basement almost 2 years ago a ghost named Delia was on the second floor. It was well documented that she was occupying the house. After a couple of weeks and many creepy experiences (doors shutting, sounds [...]
Continue Reading →This is one of the sexiest, prettiest drinks ever. I loved it. BOA was kind enough to share this one with us even though it is no longer on their menu. If Carrie Bradshaw and her posse were in LA, this would be the drink for them!
Continue Reading →Do you every have a superb cocktail, the memory of which lingers with you for months? That is how I felt about this one. I’m still tasting it in spring and I had it last fall at BOA. They were kind enough to share this one with us so I hope you enjoy it as [...]
Continue Reading →Hostaria del Piccolo’s uber mixologist Brian Bottalico created this lovely cocktail. Brian was inspired by the comforts of holidays at home hanging out with his family, watching the games and home cooked meals. This drink is simple, straight forward and perfect for relaxing in front of a warm fire with friends and loved ones.
Continue Reading →What do you do if your bar has a few too many bottles of Organic Hibiscus Liquor and Ora Blanco grapefruits are in season at the Farmer’s Market? Well, if you are our favorite Hottie Toddie bartender Joe Matlock at Lago Santa Monica you create a new drink, of course! The inspiration for a luscious [...]
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