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 Wall Street Journal Features Water Grill Honeymoon Oyster
An oyster is the ocean’s natural one-bite sensation. So, when The Wall Street Journal looked at restaurants offering a new range of starters with intricately assembled ingredients, it was only natural that the Honeymoon Oyster from Water Grill made the list.
This sushi started features a shucked deep-cup oyster with uni roe, tobiko, ikura and quail egg. The intricate arrangement and presentation, as The Wall Street Journal explains, creates a “phone-eats-first" moment.
Customers constantly photograph its bright reds, oranges, greens and yellows.
Brian Okada, vice president of culinary and brand development, added that the Honeymoon Oyster is an exciting source of exploration for those who see it across social media.
“When it pops up on social, people will come in for it,” Okada said.
Ready to join those raving about this one-bite dish? Check out our daily menus and make reservations here.
