Health & Fitness
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