Drinks with Anna
CLASSIC MARGARITA PIZZA BY NOLA MIA WITH A BUFFALO TRACE MANHATTAN
2 oz Buffalo Trace 1 oz Herring Cherry Liquor Served on the rocks Garnish: Bordeaux cherry *The bittersweet flavor of the Buffalo Trace combined with the cherry liquor pair wonderfully with the acidity of the tomatoes and saltiness of the mozzarella cheese. FUNGHI PIZZA BY TAVOLINO WITH A WESTBANK SOUR
Whiskey and a Slice by Anna Tusa
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DURING MY SUMMER STAYCATION I have been researching trends and pairings in the cocktail and wine industry. One trendy new idea intrigued me so much that I decided to try it out myself. The idea of drinking whiskey, bourbon, and rye with a slice of pizza, or the whole pie, sounded both savory and delicious. So, I set out on a journey to create the most delicious whiskey, bourbon, and rye cocktails that could pair well with pizza. Pizza is a favorite of everyone. It’s comfort food, right? I know what you are thinking. Pizza and whiskey, nah! Pizza and wine, yes! After doing my research I found that whiskey, bourbon, and rye pair quite nicely with the meat, veggie, and cheese toppings found on most pizzas. Here are some of my favorite pairings. What makes this extra special was that I was able to order take out from these great local pizzerias. I love supporting our local neighborhood small businesses. These pizzas were so delicious, crispy, and the ingredients were so fresh it made cocktail crafting a breeze. Also, there is no shame in eating an extra slice!
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2 oz Wild Turkey .75 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup .05 Tempranillo wine (any full-bodied red) Served on the rocks; wine floated on top after mixing all other ingredients Garnish: lemon zest *Mushrooms and red wine are a match made in heaven, so creating a whiskey cocktail with red wine was easy. Whiskey and wine can stand up to the earthy mushrooms, the bite from the arugula, and the deliciousness of the truffle oil and fontina cheese. BIG DAVE’S BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA BY THEO’S WITH A JACK DANIELS STRAWBERRY ICED TEA
2 oz Jack Daniels 5 strawberries 5 oz iced tea 1 oz simple syrup Muddle strawberries, mix all ingredients with ice, tumble Garnish: lemon wedge *This refreshing cocktail with muddled strawberries pairs nicely with the heat from the buffalo chicken. The richness of the cheddar makes everything even better.
