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New Tequila Cocktail Menu @ BOBO

Last week our friend Naren Young, the talented mixologist at Bobo Cocktail Lounge, launched their first spirit themed cocktail menu. Using only premium Tequilas and fresh ingredients, Naren and his team of top-notch bartenders have created 12 unique and well-balanced cocktails. In honor of their new menu, Bobo hosted a special Mexican Tequila Party last Tuesday. Bobo was decorated in red, white and green (colors of the Mexican flag), they set up a taco station which served some of the best pork tacos we've ever had, and even invited a Mariachi band to complete the Mexican atmosphere. The next time you are in the West Village, swing by Bobo and try some of their tasty cocktails. The Stealth Margarita is the most popular cocktail on the menu and their best seller. Salud - TALKDRINKS

Tales of the Cocktail!!!

It's that time of the year again, Tales of the Cocktail is just around the corner. Tales is the best spirits and cocktail event for the world's top bar chefs and mixologists. The 7th annual Tales of the Cocktail will be hosted in one of the most historic cities with a vibrant cocktail culture, New Orleans. You will get an insiders look into the cocktail world while seeing, tasting and learning about all the new cocktail trends. Hope to mix it up with you in Nawlins. Cheers - TALKDRINKS
Tales of the Cocktail
July 8-12, 2009
Hotel Monteleone
New Orleans, LA
www.talesofthecocktail.com  

Cilantro & Beer from Randolph at Broome

Here is a very interesting cocktail from our friend Jason Littrell who tends bar at Randolph at Broome. The Randolph is a fantastic cocktail bar that strikes the perfect balance between downtown dive and super-chic hot spot. Their upstairs has several booths line with mahogany walls, while their smaller basement lounge reminds us of the days of partying in your parents' unfinished basement. Jason created this cocktail especially for Star Chef's Editorial Tasting Team. Check it out the next time you are in SOHO. Cheers - TALKDRINKS.COM
Cilantro and Beer
1 1/2oz Partida Anejo Tequila
1oz Fresh Lime Juice
3/4oz Simple Syrup
Negro Modelo Beer
Cilantro
Muddled the cilantro in your mixing glass. Add the first 3 ingredients, shake and strain into a collins glass. Top with Negro Modelo Beer. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.

The Spirit Enthusiast of Texas (SET) 1st Mixology Event

Last Tuesday, The Green Lantern was the scene for San Antonio's first ever mixology event. It was hosted by none other than our very own master mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout. As the guest began to pour in, their eyes were wide in wonder at the spread of various juices, fruits, jars and tools. It looked as though a mad scientist (minus a Bunsen Burner) was toiling around in his laboratory. The meeting started and Jacques began to preach about the wonderful world of mixology. Every eye was fixed upon him and drink that was turned out. You could hear "oohs and aahhs" after each person took a sip of each masterfully concocted libation. People were very surprised at what we do as an organization and what can be done in our market in regards to mixology. Because of Jacques I believe the guests now have a new understanding of mixology and what we at S.E.T. (Spirit Enthusiast of Texas) are trying to accomplish. I know at the next meeting, we will have a great turn out and it's thanks to Jacques. Happy cocktailing! - Jeret, President & Co-Founder, S.E.T.