4 mint leaves (plus more for garnish) 2 lavender wands (plus more for garnish) 1 t fig jam 1/4 oz honey syrup 2 oz bourbon cinnamon, to garnish black pepper, to garnish
Cocktails
Awesome Apple Punch
Apple punch with a twist! Try this delicious recipe from Sparkling ICE. Made with apple brandy and white wine ;).
Arbor Grill’s White Sangria
This summertime special comes from the Arbor Grill at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. I had this there recently and begged for the recipe. Thanks guys!!
Arbor Grill’s Pink Grapefruit Mojito
This classy cocktail creation comes compliments of the all-new Arbor Grill at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. It is soooo refreshing!
Anvil’s Savannah Deluge Cocktail
A brand new addition to their ‘Summer of the South’ menu, Anvil Bar in H-town is definitely a refuge for amazing cocktails all Summer long – and any time! The Savannah Deluge brings that Southern Hospitality to your lips with a bit of zest
Southside Rickey
Take a sip of this refreshing end of summer cocktail made with Seersucker Southern Style Gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, club soda and muddled mint. Courtesy of Trey Azar, Seersucker Founder & Master Distiller.
Peach Whiskey Sour
This sweet & sour sipper is perfectly peach and easy to make! Reach for American Born Whiskey’s flavored Peach whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and garnishes of peach and a signature cherry. Bottoms up!
Sand and Smoke Cocktail
The smooth taste of Drambuie, made with heather honey, herbs and spices, pairs perfectly with the rich and bold flavors of the cold-brew coffee creating this delicious coffee cocktail!
Green River Cocktail
It’s the Green Chartreuse that gives this Green River cocktail by Jason Stevens, Beverage Director of Second Bar + Kitchen, its signature glow! Garnished with a basil leaf and fresh grapefruit slice.
Gin and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Here’s one gin cocktail that couldn’t be easier to create. Just three ingredients, shaken and strained into a Collins glass from my friends at Blue Box, housed inside the Historic Pearl Brewery in San Antonio.
A Grog’s Purpose
Clive’s cocktail takes inspiration from the New York Times bestseller A Dog’s Purpose — a riff on a classic Navy Grog! Introducing bourbon to the mix, and blending it with a lighter fruit juice flavor profile with the addition of lemon juice, creates a light and refreshing drink.
The Old Man and the Sea
An homage to Ernest Hemingway from my friends at B&B Butchers! The Old Man and the Sea is a variation of a hand shaken daiquiri made with Flor de Cana Grand Reserve 7 Year Rum, lime juice, Luxardo Maraschino and grapefruit juice.
Boulevardier Cocktail
A classic Boulevardier cocktail includes whisky, sweet vermouth, and campari. This one comes together with Monkey Shoulder, the world’s first triple-malt Scotch. Enjoy!
Z’Tejas Smoked Strawberry Margarita
Smoky and sweet — what’s not to love about this totally Texan margarita from my friends at Z-Tejas in Austin! Made with blanco tequila, mezcal, muddled strawberries and garnished with a lime wheel.
The County Line’s Smokehouse Gibson
A smoky take on the classic Gibson Martini from County Line BBQ in San Antonio. Garnished with house brined cocktail onions and freshly cracked black pepper.