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With holiday parties getting into full swing, I have had a few requests for drink ideas. I love the combo of whisky and apple, and these flavors work great hot or cold.
While there are of course differences in the taste between rye whisky and bourbon (both seen above), any of your favorites will work here, and will be a nice change from the ubiquitous vodka.
Sorry no pics of the drinks themselves – I am not so great at mixing cameras and cocktails. Someday maybe…
The cold version is inspired by the Whirling Tiger at Death & Co in New York, but while they use fresh fuji apple juice, I work the Simply Apple. The choice is yours.
To add to the “festive-ness” of the drink, these sterling silver straws would be a great touch. But if the Cristofle ones are a bit much, there are a few alternatives, including the silver spoon/straws similar to those at Little Branch (another great place for cocktail ideas). And if you are going to a party, rather than hosting, these double as a fab gift!
But back the scheduled cocktails…
So I am not planning to do restaurant reviews, that is not my thing. Unless we are talking about restaurants to rent for parties – but I digress.
I just cannot help but mention Graffiti in the East Village, because the adorable Chef Mehta is on Food Network’s the Next Iron Chef. Not only does he have impeccable credentials and makes truly unique and tasty food (a combination that is unfortunately sometimes hard to come-by), but he is as friendly as can be.
If you are in the NYC, I highly suggest checking out his restaurant – otherwise let’s root for him and hope he wins!!
Of course I asked him if he won when I was there recently, but those silly contracts get in the way of any good dirt. And yes, he is that cordial that he chats with each table and thanks everyone, while running an incredibly busy little place…
pics via Graffiti, collage via moi
