Category Archives: happy hour

zesty bloody mary :: CLOSED

by Tami in happy hour | 23 January, 2009 | 0 Comments

ZESTY BLOODY MARYThe Bloody Mary is the quintessential urban American aperitif: slick, smooth and a little spicy. I add lemon zest to mine to give it a refreshing citrus kick. • 3 to 4 T vodka • 8 ounces tomato juice• 1 ½ T lemon juice• 1 tsp organic lemon zest• ½ tsp soy sauce [...]

mexican-irish coffee :: CLOSED

by Tami in happy hour | 22 January, 2009 | 0 Comments

MEXICAN-IRISH COFFEEThese days, most large cities are microcosms of the larger world. You stroll through ethnic neighborhoods, hear languages you don’t understand and taste foods from every nation: hence the birth of fusion cuisine. I think it’s time for some fusion bartending. • 4 T Kahlua• 2 tsp agave nectar (or to taste)• 3/4 cup [...]

thoroughly modern negroni :: CLOSED

by Tami in happy hour | 20 January, 2009 | 0 Comments

THOROUGHLY MODERN POM-GRONIThe Negroni has been around since the 30s. I’ve given it an urban update by adding a shot of pomegranate juice and by replacing non-vegan Campari with grenadine. Not only do they add splashes of pretty color, they also provide at least a dash of antioxidants to counter all that alcohol! • 3 [...]

sweet gimlet :: CLOSED

by Tami in happy hour | | 0 Comments

SWEET GIMLETSince I have a sweet tooth, I’ve always found traditional gimlets a bit dour. A dash of agave nectar sure does the trick. • 3 T vodka• 1 to 2 T lime juice• 1 to 2 T agave nectar• Dash of bitters Makes 1 gimlet Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail mixer. [...]

spiked banana smoothie :: CLOSED

by Tami in happy hour | 13 January, 2009 | 0 Comments

SPIKED SMOOTHIEWhy should Happy Hour be restricted to early evening? Surprise your Sunday brunch guests by serving this rum-spiked smoothie instead of the more traditional Mimosa. • 2 frozen very ripe bananas (See tip*)• 2 cups vanilla soy milk• 1 tsp vanilla• 3 T rum• ¼ tsp nutmeg Makes 2 large or 4 small smoothies [...]