Great for a soft-drink combined with seltzer, this recipe comes from The Ticonderoga Club in Atlanta, GA where Greg Best, credited with reviving the coktail scene in Atlanta in ther early 2000s. It’s best application is in their amazing mint julep variant the ‘Ticonderoga Cup.’
Built off the equal parts Last Word template, this drink was created in the late 2010s subbing some of the harsher components of the original with Lillet Blanc for Green Chartreuse and St. Germain elderflower for Luxardo Maraschino.
I created my take on the classic margarita blend of sour, sweet and savory, and named it for my mom, Rita Trotz. Here I’m splitting the sour base using lime, orange, and lemon juices, and agave syrup. Using mixology mad-scientist Dave Arnold’s tip from his book, Liquid Intelligence, I add a touch of saline solution. Salt is a flavor enhancer – try it in pretty much any cocktail!
This drink comes from Kirkland Tap in Sommerville, Massachusetts. The original calls for Cocchi Americano Rosa, but is equally delicious using other vermouths, like Carpano Antica or Lillet Blanc.
