Creating cocktails can be so fun. Especially the sampling….
Once again, the ceative minds at Seastar Seattle and John Howie Steak have added some new cocktails to their menues, and I thought I would give you a sneak peak at some of it’s highlights.
At John Howie Steak, David Chou and his bar team have added:
Italian Stallion – 13
Bulleit bourbon from Kentucky, has come out with a rye whiskey of beautiful vanilla and caramel notes. We’ve added Gran Classico Bitter and bianco vermouth for this well balanced and smooth Manhattan. (as an aside, I LOVE this Rye Bourbon. It’s one of the smoothest out there and has fantastic nose and flavor notes. Great with simple Manhattans or of course with our Italian Stallion. The name comes from using “Italian style” bitter (Gran Classico is actually made in Switzerland) and vermouth with bourbon from Kentucky, which we all know is home to horse racing.
Ichiro 51– 15
Our ode to the great hit machine is this sweet swinging libation of Yamazaki 12 year single malt whisky from our friends at Suntory, sweet vermouth and lemon bitters. It’s smoky and sweet with a nice bite. (Suntory Yamazaki whisky, finely made and expensive, but really good as a Manhattan. This drink is a bit on the tart side, and also strong. The price is a reflection of Ichiro’s jersey number 51 – 15).
Aphrodite’s Elixir – 11
This twist on a classic Metaxa sidecar includes a touch of St. Germain Elderflower, pomegranate puree, lemon juice and a sugar kissed rim. (Basic Metaxa style sidecar, but added elderflower liquor and pom puree give it a sweeter and nuttier note. One of my favorite drinks on the entire cocktail menu) .
On the other side of the pond, Seastar Seattle’s bar team – headed by Chad Pagnac have added three sippers that are perfect for our al fresco dining on the patio. Look for:
The Marigny
Rye, cointreau, dry vermouth, fresh housemade sour mix.
Purple Haze
Tequila, Chambord, splash of ginger ale, housemade sour.
Strawberry Lemonade Cooler
Vodka, fresh strawberries, and fresh squeezed lemonade.
