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
Water Grill San Diego Shows Next-Gen Hospitality
This week, the San Diego chapter of the California Restaurant Association (CRA) offered restaurant tours and a job fair for 500 hospitality program students from 15 local high schools. Water Grill San Diego welcomed the next generation with open arms, conducting tours of our two downtown restaurants, educating them on what hospitality means to us and serving up some small bites along the way.
Following the tours, the groups gathered at the Rady Shell for lunch and listened to guest speakers, including chefs who grew up in San Diego and attended similar programs.
About Water Grill San Diego
Located at the heart of the Gaslamp District, Water Grill San Diego is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish. The menu changes daily with product handpicked, cut and supplied by the restaurant’s exclusive seafood distribution company. This includes “secret” off-menu items, including the Guest-favorite whole fish ceviche.
