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A Toast to All, And To All, Happy 2014..

Thanks to its expanding line of flavors, CÎROC Vodka has something for every palate, passion and personality.

 

When it comes to home entertaining or trying out the latest restaurant, I always like to stay on top of things.  Thanks to the folks representing the brand and a top master mixologist & celebrity chef, Richard Ingraham, I had the opportunity to do both in one delightful afternoon.  

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At the newly-minted Hollywood bar-resto St. Felix (1602 N. Cahuegnga Boulevard in Hollywood), a team under his tutelage taught several L.A. food writers and trendsetters how to mix up some very sophisticated cocktails with a sense of humor and a little bit of creativity, sample their dishes via cocktail-food pairings and walk out with some inspiration for entertaining between now and New Year’s. 

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(Truth be told, however, the CIROC Red Berry and Cocoanut-based drink recipes are just as timely for Valentine’s Day and next summer)

 

Even better news is that the simple syrup is an optional ingredient, as those cutting calories may request that, and this brand is distilled from grapes, making it safe and satisfying for those on gluten-free diets.

 

PEAR JULIETTE

 

1.5 oz CÎROC
1 oz pear juice
.5 oz st. Germain
Splash of Poire William

Garnish: Pear slice

 

 

ELECTRIC MIDNIGHT

 

1 oz. CÎROC Red Berry

.5 oz. Simple Syrup

.5 oz. Lemon Juice

1 Strawberry

Muddle fruit with Simple Syup

Add remaining ingredients

Shake, strain.

Glass:  Stemless Flute

Top with 2 oz. Sparkling Rose Wine

Garnish: Strawberry slice

 

COQUITO CÎROC

 

1.5 oz. CÎROC Coconut

.25 oz. Pineapple Juice

.5 oz. Coconut Cream

1 oz. Milk

1 Egg White

1 Dash Cinnamon

1 Dash Nutmeg

1 Dash Allspice

Combine all ingredients.  Shake, strain. 

Glass:  Collins

Garnish:  Coconut Shavings

 

ROMAN CANDLE

           

1 oz. CÎROC Red Berry

.5 oz. Simple Syrup

.5 oz. Lemon Juice

1 Strawberry

Muddle fruit with Simple Syrup

Add remaining ingredients

Shake, strain.

Glass: Stemless Flute

Top with 2 oz Sparkling Rose Wine

Garnish:  Strawberry slice

 

LADY GENEVIEVE

 

1 oz. CÎROC Amaretto

.5 oz. Hennessy Cognac

.5 oz. Simple Syrup

.5 oz. Lemon Juice

1 Dash Bitters

Combine all ingredients.  Shake, strain. 

Glass:  Stemless Flute

Top with 2 oz. Sparkling Wine

 

RED BERRY MULE

 

1.5 oz. CÎROC Red Berry

1 oz POM Pomegranate Juice

.75 oz. Simple Syrup

.5 oz. Lemon Juice

dash bitters

Shake, strain.

Glass: Collins

Top with 2 oz Ginger Beer

Garnish:  Mixed Berry Skewer

 


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