Bittered Punch
Now that you've heard us go on about our new spot in San Francisco, we thought it was time to share the delicious cocktails developed by Cocktail Lab that helped us celebrate our official launch into the neighborhood. We've even thrown in some food pairing suggestions (taste tested by us) in case you're planning an upcoming feast for friends. Cheers!
Bittered Punch
1 1/2 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
3/4 oz Honey Syrup
Bitters
Sparkling Wine
To Make: Combine the first three ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake to chill. Strain into a rocks glass, add a couple dashes of your favorite bitters and top off with sparkling wine.
Pair With: None. To be served pre-dinner.
Umami Martini
2 oz Juniper-Infused Kanon Organic Vodka
3/4 oz Bianco Vermouth
Bacon Powder
Togarashi
To Make: Combine the vodka and vermouth in a mixing glass and stir with ice to chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve with a spoon of bacon powder topped with a dash of togarashi.
Pair With: Smoked oyster chowder, Dungeness crab, fennel, potato, turnip and tarragon.
Film Noix
2 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
1 oz Sutton Cellars Vin De Noix
Barspoon Maple Syrup
Orange Twist
To Make: Combine the first three ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice to chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.
Pair With: Warm beet salad with shaved vegetables and horseradish vinaigrette.
Winter Sunrise
2 oz Kanon Organic Vodka
3/4 tsp Pink Peppercorns
Heaping Spoonful Happy Girl Kitchen Co. Orange-Rosemary Marmalade
1/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit Twist
To Make: Muddle the peppercorns in 1/2 oz vodka in a shaker. Add the rest of the vodka and the rest of the ingredients and shake with ice until chilled. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Pair With: Citrus glazed Poussin, charred escarole, sunchoke.
Northern Warmer
2 oz Sweet grass-infused Kanon Organic Vodka
1/2 oz Amontillado Sherry
1/2 oz Brown Butter Syrup
To Make: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the liquid is warm. Pour into a small mug or glass to serve.
Pair With: Black pepper poached apples, salted caramel ice cream and walnut crumble.
For any inquiries regarding directions for specialty ingredients listed above, please contact Cocktail Lab at info@cocktaillab.com.
