Cocktail of the Month: American Beauty – Blanca Restaurant Published February 2008 In honor of Valentine’s Day, this month’s featured cocktail is the American Beauty, created by mixologist Jennifer Zerboni of Blanca Restaurant in Solana Beach. To make one you need 2 oz. Skyy Vodka, muddled rose petals and raspberries, ½ oz. simple syrup, 1½…
Cocktail of the Month: Pear Martini – Arterra Restaurant Published January 2008 Nutritionists will verify that pears are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin K. Vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients that help protect cells in the body from oxygen-related damage due to free radicals. While it’s of course…
Cocktail of the Month: The Magnificent Seven – Mustangs & Burros Published July 2007 The more the merrier! July’s cocktail of the month is actually seven tantalizing margaritas from Mustangs & Burros at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Called The Magnificent Seven, these refreshing variations on the traditional classic don names like: El Diablo,…
Cocktail of the Month: Tangerine and Honey Caipirinha – Paradise Grille Published June 2007 June’s cocktail of the month is the Tangerine and Honey Caipirinha from Paradise Grille in Flower Hill Promenade. A Caipirinha is a popular Brazilian drink made by muddling lime wedges and sugar together in a tall glass, then adding crushed ice…
Cocktail of the Month: Kir Royale – Meritage Restaurant Editor’s Note: This restaurant is now closed. Published February 2007 To honor the color of passion, this month’s featured cocktail is a Kir Royale, which is made with a measure of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liquor) and Champagne. A historically celebratory drink, it is named after Félix…