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We’ve floated fruity reds on our New York Sour. We’ve mixed Champagne in both its namesake cocktail and the French 75. We’ve covered fortifieds via the likes of the Bamboo, the Adonis, and the Sherry Cobbler. But today’s episode looks beyond the classics to explore everything we miss when we don’t mix wine in cocktails. Wanna bring sweetness and flavor without having to make a syrup? There’s a wine for that. What about acidity sans fresh citrus or flavorless powders? There’s a wine for that. And as for texture in the form of tannins? Yep, there’s a wine for that, too.
Joining us to tread this little-worn path is returning guest Will Patton and first-timer Devin Kennedy. Combined, they represent the minds behind D.C.’s upcoming Press Club bar. It’s Chenin Blanc, Champagne sabering, bougie Brooklyn Savvy B, Chartreuse mixed with Reisling, and it’s all right here on the “Cocktail College” podcast. Tune in for more.
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Will Patton’s ‘Obstacle 1’ Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce green Chartreuse
- 1 ounce kabinett Riesling
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Garnish: tarragon sprig
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- After a quick whip shake, strain into a chilled rocks glass over ice.
- Garnish with tarragon sprig.
Devin Kennedy’s ‘Untitled’ Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces California rosé
- 1 ounce Matchbook Distilling Day Trip Strawberry Amaro
- ¼ ounce Antica Primo
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Club soda
Directions
- Build all ingredients in a highball glass, starting with the club soda.
- Fill with Kold Draft ice.
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