Valentine’s Day is bearing down on us very fast. If you are in Chicago and haven’t made plans yet, definitely think about making it to Sofitel's Le-Bar for a truly passionate cocktail experience. Who else better to serve up a night of romance than, USBG’s upcoming mixologist, DJ Love. He will be featuring three cocktails, which I had the opportunity of sampling and they were all wonderful. I have to give him props on his version of the classic Blood and Sand. This delightful cocktail will be on the menu through Valentine’s Day.
Passion and Spice
1.5oz Reposado Tequila
0.5oz Cherry Herring
0.5oz Italian Sweet Vermouth
1oz blood orange juice
0.75oz cayenne syrup-agave nectar, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne mix
Splash fresh lime juice
Combine all ingredients into mixing glass with ice and shake. Strain into cocktail glass or over rocks. Garnish with a thinly sliced blood orange wheel and a blood orange curl.
DJ Love most recently left The Drawing Room, where he honed his skills under Charles Joly, which led to his participation in LXTV’s.com: On the Rocks-America's Top Bartender Competition. Cheers to all the lovers. - Alex, bartender, Moonshine
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