Spring Inspiration from Melissa Nasits of
Health and wellness are still at the forefront of everyone’s minds, especially as we shake off the frostbite of winter and head into spring. Melissa Nasits, Beverage Innovation Manager for Monin, has a passion for creating innovative, flavorful and healthy beverage recipes. Her focus is on health and wellness, and she advocates the importance of creating recipes that support both the mind and the body. With more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Melissa has worked under esteemed chefs including Wolfgang Puck and Roy Yamaguchi. She has also created cocktail lists, built wine programs and opened restaurants for a variety of nightclubs, cruise ships, cocktail bars and fine dining restaurants. As a diabetic, fitness instructor and fitness competitor, Melissa is determined to show the versatility of food and beverage in our diet as a pleasure and as a remedy. These four libations combine a mixture of whimsy, wellness and springtime flair, so you can hit your internal defrost button and bring your beverage menus into the light of spring.
Strawberry Blossom “Florals are popping up everywhere! The aroma, color and complex flavor make it a versatile tool in every innovator’s bag, though florals can still be off-putting to some customers, which is why the added strawberry in this drink makes it even more enchanting. This drink also has a silky, foamy texture with an extra sparkle of bubbles to make everything even better! Try your hand at painting a design on the outside of the glass using syrup, then sprinkling on colored sugar to really wow your guests and elevate this libation even further.” Glass Size: 9 oz. 1 oz. premium Vodka 1 oz. Monin Strawberry Rose Syrup 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. pasteurized egg white 2 oz. Champagne or sparkling wine Shake and strain into chilled serving glass. Top with sparkling beverage.
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