The Abbey Road Craft Cocktail
As the summer sun casts its warm glow, there’s nothing more refreshing than enjoying a delightful cocktail that embodies the vibrant spirit of the season. The Abbey Road is a playful twist on the classic gimlet, returning to our menu every August to celebrate the fleeting beauty of champagne grapes, also known as Corinth grapes. These special little fruits are only available for a limited time each summer, making the Abbey Road a must try.
Presentation
To craft the Abbey Road, begin by muddling a handful of champagne grapes at the bottom of your glass. This step releases the grapes’ delightful flavor and vivid color, creating a stunning base for your cocktail. Combine gin, lime syrup and fresh lime in the glass. Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice and swizzle the ingredients to blend the flavors. Add more crushed ice, creating a “cone effect”. For the finishing touch, top with lime confit and a small bundle of champagne grapes, creating an eye-catching presentation that will impress your Guests!
Bartender's Special At-A-Glance
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Prairie gin
- .75 oz. lime syrup
- .75 oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. Champagne grapes
Glassware
- 15 oz. Tapered rocks glass
Garnish
- 1 oz. Champagne grapes, lime confit strands
Barrel'ly' Aged Craft Cocktail
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, we look forward to the comfort that fall brings – and, a cocktail to go with the changing of seasons. If you feel the same way, our September Bartender’s Special is the perfect end-of-season cocktail to add to your list.
Barrel’ly’ Aged combines the oaky sweetness of bourbon with the brightness of citrus. Flavors of vanilla bean, complimented with the smoky complexity of barrel-aged bourbon, are reminiscent of the sweet, cozy and robust flavors of autumn. The bright sweetness of pineapple and lime juice, on the other hand, reminds us that it’s not quite the fall equinox just yet.
Bartender’s Special At-A Glance
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Evan Williams
- 1 oz. Pineapple Juice
- .5 oz. Vanilla Syrup
- .5 oz. Lime Juice
Glassware
- Chilled Coupe
Garnish
- None – the foam from a vigorous shake is the garnish
