| Basil Orgeat Lemonade | ||
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| Basil Orgeat Lemonade is a refreshing and unique non-alcoholic cocktail that blends the tartness of lemonade with the nutty sweetness of orgeat syrup and the herbaceousness of fresh basil. | ||
| Cocktail Categories | ||
| The world of cocktails comprises numerous different cocktail families, each family having its own surname, distinctive traits, genetics and history. Some of these cocktail families are forgotten and facing extinction while others, such as the Daiquiri, Sour and Colada dynasties, are better known now than when they were first conceived. Follows the 36 families which populate the world of cocktails. While not advocating that every cocktail should be pigeonholed under one of the following headings – history/rules should not be allowed to stifle creativity – these cocktail family names do give an indication to the drinker the style of cocktail they are ordering. Consequently, if a cocktail carries one of the following family names, then its ingredients, serving vessel and style should reflect the traits suggested by that name. |
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| Greenpoint | ||
| The Greenpoint was created by Michael McIlroy of Milk and Honey. Inspired by Vincenzo Errico's Red Hook Cocktail, he whipped up his own variation also named for the neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY he was living in. These two cocktails created an entire series of manhattan variations named from neighborhoods in Brooklyn and have inspired many bartenders from elsewhere to create their own manhattan variations named for neighborhoods in their own city. | ||
| New York Sour | ||
| The New York sour recipe adds red wine to the classic whiskey sour cocktail for a playful and fruity twist on a household favorite. | ||
| Spring Forward | ||
| The Spring Forward cocktail is a light and refreshing drink that's perfect for the warmer months. | ||
| Strawberry Basil Smash | ||
| The Strawberry Basil Smash is a refreshing cocktail that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the herbaceousness of basil. | ||
| Three Shades of Green | ||
| This is an original cocktail from a Upper Westside restaurant, the Consulate. | ||
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