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
The Spring Forward Craft Cocktail
As the clocks go an hour ahead for Daylight Savings Time, five o’clock may look a bit different, but will taste just as good.
The Water Grill Bartender’s Special for March is the Spring Forward. This contemporary twist on the Old Fashioned gives this classic cocktail a brighter and more vibrant flavor profile. A revitalized rendition of a classic staple, the Spring Forward adds the delicate herbaceous nature of lemongrass and a touch of peach bitters to the boldness of bourbon to create a harmonious blend of flavors that dance on your palate like the green leaf buds welcoming the spring breeze. Finished with an absinthe rinse for a botanical complexity and a garnish of fresh tarragon to evoke the greenery of the season, this craft cocktail is the perfect way to welcome the oncoming changing of the seasons.
Bartender’s Special At-A-Glance
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Evan Williams Bourbon
- .5 oz. Lemongrass Syrup
- 3 dashes of Peach bitters
- 3 sprays of Absinthe
Garnish
- Tarragon Sprig
Glassware
- Spiegelau rocks glass
