The Standing Room Craft Cocktail

June 12, 2025

If you’re looking for a cocktail that balances tropical flavors with a rich espresso kick, look no further than the Standing Room. This drink is a refreshing escape, featuring rum and pineapple juice uplifted by hints of hazelnut and espresso, making it a standout choice for any occasion.

Ingredients

The cocktail combines light rum and sweet pineapple juice with a splash of lime, enriched by the chocolate notes of Crème de Cocoa, chilled espresso, and the nutty warmth of hazelnut syrup.

Presentation

The visual appearance begins with the swizzling, which creates and blends the flavors together. The vibrant yellow of the pineapple juice mingles beautifully with the cream-colored house made hazelnut syrup. Topping it off, a rich float of espresso contrasts strikingly against the lighter hues, adding depth to the drink. Finally, the dehydrated orange garnish adds an elegant touch and a pop of color.

Bartender's Special At-A-Glance

  • 1.5 oz. Cruzan Aged Light Rum
  • 1 oz. Pineapple juice
  • .5 oz. Crème de Cocoa
  • .5 oz. Lime Juice
  • .5 oz. Hazelnut syrup
  • .5 oz. Espresso (layered on top)

Glassware:

  • 15 oz. Tapered rocks glass

Garnish:

  • Dehydrated orange wheel
  • Small black straw

Eastern Echo Craft Cocktail

August 15, 2024

This bartender’s special is sure to make everyone around you at the bar green with envy.

The Eastern Echo is an Asian-inspired twist on the popular Last Word cocktail. Featuring  cucumber, yuzu, Green Chartreuse, matcha and nori, this cocktail is a botanically fresh, green delight. Combining bright citrus flavors, earthiness and herbal complexity, thanks to the Prairie Organic Gin, the Eastern Echo cocktail embodies the lush greenery associated with the end of summer, wrapped up in a playful, albeit familiar, fashion. It’s a perfect drink to add to your summer drink rotation.

BARTENDER’S SPECIAL AT-A-GLANCE

Ingredients

  • .75 oz. Prairie Organic Gin
  • .75 oz. Green Chartreuse
  • .75 oz. Yuzu
  • .75 oz. Matcha syrup
  • .25 oz. Amaro Nonino
  • 3 Cucumbers

Glassware

  • Nick & Nora

Garnish

  • Clipped nori

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