Wining & Dining
r e m m ’ u n S Sippi Local Bartenders Share Their Secrets
Ember Grille's Alebrije
compiled and edited by Angie Kay Dilmore
In the heat of summer, sometimes we just want to sit on the patio and sip a chilled cocktail. Thrive caught up with a few local bartenders who wanted to share their favorite summer cocktail recipes. Shake, pour, savor! Kelly Huddle, Lead Bartender at Ember Grille
Ember Grille & Wine Bar Kelly Huddle, lead bartender at Ember, calls this drink the Alebrije. “When my son was little, he loved the movie Coco, especially the “spirit animals” that were in the movie, the alibrijes. When I created this drink, it reminded me so much of those characters and it also features mezcal, which is native to Mexico. This cocktail is refreshing, lightly smoky with a pop of sweetness and heat. I love how well the cucumber and jalapenos play with the mezcal.” 6
Thrive Magazine for Better Living • July 2022
Alebrije 1 ½ oz. Del Maguey Vida ¾ oz. fresh lime juice ¾ oz. simple syrup Small handful of diced English cucumbers 3 jalapeno slices Muddle cucumbers and jalapenos with simple syrup. Add rest of ingredients and ice and shake for 10 seconds. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice that has been rimmed with candied violet sugar.
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