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What is Houston’s signature cocktail?

Photos by Christina Martinez Arthur Pichardo from Harold’s at the Heights General Store and Rachel Tate from Cottonwood were each asked to make three cocktails that they believe best represents the City of Houston.

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By Christina Martinez Christina@theleadernews. com When talking about Julep on Washington Avenue their cocktail menu might be the first thing to come to mind, respectively. But with the addition of Executive Chef Adam Garcia and his new menu, that first thought might change. The menu, put together by Garcia, is a mix between cold seafood items, and a spin on salty bar items. The menu starts with the oyster selection. Chef Garcia says the oysters change almost everyday. “The oysters are served with Champagne Mignoniette and Horseradish,” Garcia said. “We get those mostly from the east and west coast. So those have been changing and evolving a lot. We sell those by the eat. So people can come in and order one or they can order a dozen.” Next on the list is the Pantry Jars. This menu offers a Chicken Liver Mousse, Smoked Bluefish or a Pickled Quail Egg option. “The Pantry Jars are less seafood oriented,” Garcia said. “So for the people that may not necessarily want seafood

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