That's why were pleased to get a sneak peek at the line-up of adult beverages being served by Moët Hennessy at the 2013 South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Rather than some fruity, overly tropical concoction, every one of the four featured cocktails is a take on an a classic....none of which require more than three ingredients.
They were put together by Hennessy’s national bartender, Jordan Bushell, who will be sharing his trade secrets with us before the doors are opened to the teaming, thirsty masses. Be sure to turn in tomorrow as we post insights from the a true mix master—and be sure to tweet us your cocktail conundrums—we may broadcast your question (and Jordan's response) during our Sobe 2013 coverage.
- 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
- Equal parts Pineapple and Cranberry Juice
- Garnish lemon wedge
Method: Put Ingredients in a rocks glass over ice, combine, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
- 2 oz Belvedere Vodka
- 3-4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3-4 oz Simple Syrup
Method: Shake and strain over cubed ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a wedge of lemon.
- 1 1/2 oz Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
- 3 oz Cranberry Juice
- Squeeze fresh lime
Method: Build ingredients in Boston shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge. Cocktail not to be built over ice in serving glass - must be shaken.
- 2oz 10 Cane
- 4oz of Ginger Beer or ginger Ale
- 1/2 oz Lime Juice
Method: Built in a highball glass over cubed ice, Garnish with lime wedge