Art of the Cocktail
Happy New Year!
In light of celebrating, I view the perfect cocktail as art, especially one with pure ingredients, made “from scratch,” as we’d say in baking. Not many people, however, go to such extremes to make their own mixers like tonic water, but Todd Thrasher of Restaurant Eve and PX speakeasy (down the street from me), makes sure to take these measures.
My husband’s and my favorite cocktail is called The Last Word. It has all the ingredients that I would dislike drinking on their own; however, paired in the right way, they make a perfect combination.
1 jigger gin
1 jigger chartreuse
1 jigger maraschino liquor (cherry flavored grappa)
1 jigger fresh squeezed lime juice
Shake in cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into chilled martini glasses and serve.
If you want to learn a little bit more about The Last Word, the Cocktail Chronicles has a good synopsis. And here’s a post on Slipcovers for Your Walls (casart blog) with another cocktail to try and suggested After Hours Casart to go with it.
Black Eyed Peas, Let’s Get It Started, seems appropriate with this post to Kick Start Your Weekend.
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casart
I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.
