If a getaway seems farfetched right now, travel to an exotic land by savoring the flavors of one of these triptastic cocktails.
BRAZILIAN BIKINI
Take a direct flight to the sexy shores of Rio and the dynamic energy of the clubs in São Paolo with this version of the
Caipirinha, the staple drink of the country.
1 ½ oz. Avuá Cachaça
4 Lime Wedges
2 Pineapple Wedges
1 Teaspoon Sugar
2 oz. Club Soda
Garnish: Pineapple triangle
Glassware: Highball Glass
Muddle limes, pineapple and sugar in a shaker tin to release the juice and oils. Add cachaça and ice and shake. Pour into a highball glass and top with club soda. Garnish with pineapple triangle.
Singapore
SINGAPORE SOUR
A spin on the classic sour cocktail, the f avors of the Filipino citrus fruit calamansi and lemongrass combine to create an Asian rendezvous ideal for taking in five-star views from the rooftop pool of Singapore’s Marina Bay
Sands or lounging on the gorgeous beaches of Sentosa.
2 oz. Maker’s Mark
1 oz. Lemongrass Simple Syrup
½ oz. Calamansi Juice
1 oz. Club Soda
Garnish: Orange Twist
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Add Maker’s Mark, lemongrass simple syrup and calamansi juice into shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with an orange twist.
Tokyo
CHERRY BLOSSOM
A perfect representation of this stylish and aggressive city, the Cherry Blossom, made with plum wine and cherries, delivers a sweet and tart taste.
1 oz. Plum Wine
1 oz. Hendrick’s Gin
½ oz. Simple Syrup
2 dashes Cherry Bitters
¼ oz. Lemon Juice
Garnish: Brandied Cherry
Glassware: Stemless Wine Glass
Add wine, gin, simple syrup, bitters and lemon juice into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into an ice filled stemless wine glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry. Arigato!
Mexico City
LA PALOMA
This classic cocktail evokes the essence of Mexico City, a magical metropolis where tradition collides with modernism. The boldness of tequila blends with the bite of grapefruit, creating the perfect balance, accented by the heat from the chile salt rim.
1 ½ oz. Jose Cuervo
Traditional Tequila
½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
3 oz. Grapefruit Soda
(Squirt, Jarritos Toronja
or Fresca)
Garnish: Chile Salt and a Lime Wheel
Glassware: Highball Glass
Add tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda into a shaker. Shake vigorously. Coat rim of a highball glass with chile salt. Pour into highball glass, garnish with lime wheel and serve.
BY JOSEPH D. SOLIS