drink
Fresco 74 Photo courtesy of Spinato’s Pizzeria
The Drunken Leprechaun
S
earching for something a little more creative than the average green beer this St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further than these great bars and restaurants in the Valley, each of which offers clever, creative cocktails using melon, lime, mint and a variety other seasonal ingredients – rather than just a little food coloring. Black & Bleu American Grill Cocktail: The Drunken Leprechaun Details: This sparkling cocktail features a heavy pour of Champagne and shot of Sour Apple Pucker, along with the special ingredient – a Sour Patch Kid! Cost: $8 Info: www.blackbleu.com SOL Cocina Cocktail: The Irish-Rita Details: With sweet melon liquor, this spin on the traditional margarita is made with Tequila Fortaleza, fresh lime juice and agave nectar. Cost: $15 Info: www.solcocina.com Paul Martin’s American Grill Cocktail: Classic Mojito Details: Containing muddled fresh mint, lime and cane syrup, this traditional treat stays tasty using Bacardi Superior Rum and is topped off with a soda float. Cost: $13 Info: www.paulmartinsamericangrill.com
The Green Drink
THINK GREEN, DRINK GREEN Irish-inspired libations perfect for St. Patrick’s Day BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Coup Des Tartes Cocktail: Napoleon Details: This sweet-and-sour cocktail is as dangerous (dangerously delicious, that is) as the man himself, and is a combination of Genever gin, Genepi liqueur, maraschino, muddled mint and fresh lime. Cost: $11 Info: www.nicetartes.com The Market by Jennifer’s Restaurant + Bar Cocktail: The Green Drink Details: Featuring Jun Kombucha Wild Tonic from Sedona and your choice of rum or vodka, this green sipper comes in several flavors including cilantro ginger, lavender love and blackberry mint. Cost: $6 Info: www.themarketphx.com SO SCOTTSDALE! |
SS_122_123Taste_Mar16.indd 122
122
Classic Mojito Photo by Bob Hodson
The Green Goddess Photo by Hanna Leeke
Spinato’s Pizzeria Cocktail: Fresco 74 Details: Named in homage to the familyowned business’ first year in operation, this vodka-based spirit features both cucumber and green tea. Cost: $6 Info: www.spinatospizzeria.com Modern Margarita Cocktail: The Green Goddess Details: This handcrafted margarita is made with cucumber, jalapeño and freshsqueezed juice. Cost: $13 Info: www.modernmargarita.com The Vig Cocktail: Irish Exit Details: With Jameson whiskey as the base, this mixture then combines it with Amaro Montenegro liqueur, ginger beer, lime and plum bitters. Cost: $10 Info: www.thevig.us Grassroots Kitchen & Tap Cocktail: Grassroots Gimlet Details: This family-owned, Southerninfluenced American restaurant serves up a cucumber-infused libation complete with Hendrick’s Gin, basil, agave nectar and lime. Cost: $10 Info: www.grassrootsaz.com
| MARCH 2016
2/22/16 11:14 PM