Cocktail Creations

Cocktail Cocktail Creations Creations Chasity Beasley Mixologist, Chicago

“Sweet Bordeaux wines are great to use in cocktails. They add natural sugar and lots of complexity, lots of fruit notes, a layer of complexity you don’t normally find with wine cocktails.”

Summers End

• 2 oz Château Dauphiné-Rondillon

Cuvée d’Or Loupiac (AOP Loupiac)

• ¾ oz Whiskey (Uncle Nearest 1884) • ½ oz Fresh lemon juice • ½ oz Mandarin or fresh orange juice • ½ oz Aperol • Diced peaches or seasonal fruit, slice of lemon and orange, mint sprig Tools: Bar spoon

Add a spoonful of peaches and some citrus slices into a glass along with ice cubes. Add wine, whiskey, citrus juices, and Aperol and stir. Add more ice if needed. Top with soda water and stir. Garnish with fresh fruit and a sprig of mint. Pair with grilled meat.

The Sweet Bond

• 1 ½ oz Château La Rame Traditionnel (Sainte-Croix-du-Mont) • 1 ½ oz French Vodka (Grey Goose) • 1 oz Bianco Vermouth (Martini & Rossi) • ¼ oz St Germaine Tools: Mixing glass, Bar spoon, Julep strainer

Add all liquid ingredients into a mixing glass, then add ice. Stir until mixing glass is chilled on the outside. Strain contents into a coupe and garnish with a lemon twist. Pair with salads and seafood dishes.