IntoxiKate Summer Cocktail Recipes

2017

WESTCHESTER + FAIRFIELD’S INTERACTIVE RESTAURANT GUIDE

CREATE THE BEST

SUMMER COCKTAILS

Featuring the Best Spirits + Recipes From Local Experts

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summer cocktails!

When I think of summer, I think of backyard barbecues, al fresco dining, and beaching it up with friends. And all three have one thing in common— they are not complete without your favorite adult beverage in hand.

Enjoyed in moderation, of course...

When this summer came around, I felt my usual go-to selection was a little tapped out. So I consulted with my experts—from Yonkers, NY to Ridgefield, CT—to find out what our favorite mixologists were whipping up for the summer. I’ve got cocktail recipes from Westchester’s own Chef Peter Kelly to cookbook author Arlen Gargagliano (who makes one killer margarita!).

We’ve got enough to pick your poison; gin, vodka, tequila, and sangria are all represented. And, with all things IntoxiKate, everything is interactive, allowing you to click to video tutorials, listen to interviews with chefs while your shaking your cocktail, or connect with the restaurants to enjoy the cocktail at its origin.

Enjoy and live life deliciously!

PETER KELLY X20 on the Hudson Yonkers, NY FORK THIS SOUNDBITE

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GO: 71 WATER GRANT ST. YONKERS, NY XAVIARS.COM

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ELDERFLOWER FIZZ INGREDIENTS ❏ Sugar ❏ Grated Lime Peel ❏ .75 oz. Elderflower Liqueur ❏ 1/2 Half Fresh Lime ❏ 3 oz. Slovenia Vodka ❏ 1 oz. Prosecco ❏ 1 Lime Wedge for Garnish TO MAKE Combine the sugar and the grated lime peel on a flat surface. Rim the glass with a slice of lime, followed by the sugar-lime zest combo. In a shaker, combine the fresh lime juice, Slovenia Vodka and Elderflower Liqueur. Shake over ice. Strain into the glass. Add the Prosecco. Garnish with a lime slice. Enjoy!

GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING! Pick up Arlen’s cocktail recipe books, Mambo Mixers and Calypso Coolers on Amazon.com.

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ARLEN GARGAGLIANO Mambo Mixers + Calypso Coolers

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ROASTED JALAPEÑO + MANGO MARGARITA INGREDIENTS ❏ Roasted Jalapeño Puree ❏ Mango Puree or Nectar ❏ Fresh Lime ❏ Your Favorite Tequila ❏ Coarse Sea Salt

TO MAKE Add the roasted jalapeno to the mango nectar to your spicy liking. In a shaker, add ice, the jalapeño-mango mixter and tequila. Pop the top on, and shake it up. Serve in a glass rimmed with coarse sea salt.

AMY NEGRI

VINTAGE 1891 KITCHEN Larchmont, NY FORK THIS SOUNDBITE

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GO: 2098 BOSTON POST RD. LARCHMONT, NY VINTAGE1891KITCHEN.COM

BASIL LEMONADE INGREDIENTS ❏ 2 oz. Tito’s Vodka ❏ 1 oz. Lemon Juice ❏ 1 oz. Simple Syrup ❏ 2 oz. Water ❏ 4 Leaves of Basil TO MAKE Add all ingredients to mixing glass. Shake 30 times. Pour over ice.

Garnish with lemon wedge. (Shake, do not muddle.)

INTOXIKATE TIP Don’t have basil? Swap in some fresh thyme for a super refreshing substitute!

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MICHAEL OLIVEIRA

CEDAR STREET GRILL Dobbs Ferry, NY FORK THIS SOUNDBITE

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GO: 23 CEDAR ST. DOBBS FERRY, NY CEDARSTREETGRILLNY.COM

READY, AIM, FIRE! INGREDIENTS ❏ 1.5 oz. Casamigos Tequila ❏ 1 oz. Lime Juice ❏ .5 oz. Orange Juice ❏ Lime slice for rimming and garnish ❏ Hickory Smoked Sea Salt MAKE IT AT HOME

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TO MAKE Use a lime slice to wet the top of the glass. Rim the glass with the hickory smoked sea salt (optional).

Add the tequila, lime juice, and orange juice. Shake over ice. Pour in the glass and enjoy!

FIND A RETAILER NEAR YOU!

Born and bred to brew in Yonkers, a city with a rich history and significant inventions, a city that inspired cofounders John Rubbo and Nick Califano to dream big.

Every beer is created with pride and ambition, knowing the evolution of the company enriches the already wonderful story of Yonkers. The resilient commitment to honor, innovation, and investment in their company—and their hometown—can be found in every sip.

Taste the innovation and sip on specialty and limited release beers exclusive to our tasting room. With a robust lineup of styles, you can pair the experience with a behind-the-scenes tour of our facility on the Yonkers waterfront.

Explore the enjoyable brews, food, and culture hub that is Yonkers Brewing Co.

Visit us at 92 Main Street in Yonkers.

For more information, check out www.yonkersbrewing.com

SAMBAL: THAI & MALAYSIAN Irvington, NY WHAT IS A LYCHEE? Lychees are native to Southern China, and have a light, floral taste. Tracking down fresh lychees at your local supermarket may be touch, but the canned variety is available everywhere.

GO: 4 WEST MAIN ST. IRVINGTON, NY SAMBALNY.COM

Looking for a new hot spot for a little outdoor dining? Sambal offers a beautiful back patio with great views of the Hudson River.

LYCHEE MARTINI INGREDIENTS ❏ 1.5 oz. Your Favorite Vodka ❏ .5 oz. Soho Lychee Liqueur ❏ 1 oz. Lychee Juice ❏ Lime slice for a quick squeeze and garnish ❏ Lychee for garnish

TO MAKE Combine the vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee juice, and a squeeze of lime in a shaker.

Shake over ice. Strain into a martini glass. Add a lychee for garnish. Serve.

BRYAN LLERENA CASTLE HOTEL & SPA Tarrytown, NY

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CASTLE SANGRIA INGREDIENTS ❏ 4 oz. of White Wine ❏ 1 oz. of Malibu Rum ❏ .5 oz. of Simple Syrup ❏ 2 pieces of Pineapple ❏ 2 pieces of Cantaloupe ❏ 2 pieces of Honey Dew Melon TO MAKE Place fruit in the bottom of the glass. Add the white wine, rum and simple syrup to the glass. Stir.

Enjoy!

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GO: 400 BENEDICT AVE. TARRYTOWN, NY CASTLEHOTELANDSPA.COM

THE VILLAGE TAVERN Ridgefield, CT Don’t be fooled by the name—this is no everyday tavern. Restaurateur Chef Germano Minin combines comforting tavern fare, with an elevated twist.

IntoxiKate favorites? The Ribbon Salad with thinly sliced vegetables (above right) and his handmade Gnocchi (they are like tiny pillows of love), both showcase the dedication to local resources and chef’s inspiring touch.

BEES KNEES INGREDIENTS ❏ 2 oz. Darnley’s View Gin ❏ 2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice ❏ Teaspoon of Local Honey Syrup TO MAKE Chill a martini glass. In a shaker, combine with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup. Shake over ice.

Strain into the chilled martini glass.

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GO: 378 MAIN ST. RIDGEFIELD, CT VTRIDGEFIELD.COM

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