What is the Best Cocktail? Our pal Becky Ward joins us and introduces two show-inspired cocktails:
The Asked and Answered
◦4 oz. Buffalo Trace Bourbon
◦2 oz. Punt e Mes
◦2 oz. St. Germaine
◦1 oz. Islay scotch (Smokehead, Tequila Cask)
◦1/2 oz. Fresh lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in a tall cocktail pitcher, stir with ice for 30 seconds. Strain and serve up in a coupe or over a single large format ice cube in a rocks glass. (Serves 2 generously)
The Plume
◦Fresh mint leaves
◦3 oz. Grey Whale Gin
◦2 oz. Barrel Aged Tom Cat Gin
◦1 oz. Lilet Blanc
◦1 oz. Salers Aperitif
◦1/2 oz. Fresh lime juice
◦4 dashes cardamom bitters
Muddle mint in the bottom of a glass cocktail pitcher. Add remaining ingredients. Stir with ice for 30 seconds. Strain and serve up in a coupe or over a single large format ice cube in a rocks glass.
(Serves 2-3)