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
Cider Lowball Craft Cocktail
We believe in taking inspiration from the classics and giving them a refreshing update. Our Bartender’s Special for November is the Cider Lowball, and it does just that.
The Cider Lowball is inspired by the classic whiskey sour. Vanilla, Benedictine and unfiltered apple cider create a nostalgic and familiar flavor that’s both refreshing and surprisingly familiar. The Cider Lowball takes its name from the glassware used. Commonly referred to as a “bucket” or “rocks” glass, this glassware has also been referred to as a “lowball” or “old fashioned” glass.
The Cider Lowball is a perfect fall-inspired cocktail to add into your drink repertoire any time of year.
BARTENDER SPECIAL AT-A-GLANCE
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz. Evan Williams bourbon
- .75 oz. unfiltered apple cider
- .75 oz. fresh lemon juice
- .75 oz. vanilla syrup
- .25 oz. Benedictine
- Garnish: 1 slice Granny Smith apple, 1 cinnamon stick, grated nutmeg
GLASSWARE
- Large rocks “lowball” glass
