The Chef’s Table

Blueberry & Thyme Cocktail

Written on April 13, 2012

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Stoli Blueberi
1 oz Lime Juice
8 Blueberries
Sprig Thyme
1 oz Club Soda
1 oz Fresh Sour (1 part lemon juice, 1 part lime juice, 2 parts simple syrup)

Instructions:

1. Muddle the berries (5) and thyme.

2. Add Stoli, lime juice and fresh sour.

3. Shake and strain into champagne flute.

4. Top with 1 ounce of soda and garnish with berries (3).

Blackberry Lemonada

by Keith Brunell - Dallas, TX | Written on April 3, 2012

As the weather begins to heat up, we are always looking for new, refreshing cocktail recipes. The Blackberry Lemonada is full of bright, spring colors and flavors! You can easily substitute vodka for the gin if you prefer – delicious either way!

Ingredients:
1¼ oz. Hendrick’s Gin
2½ oz. Fresh Sour Mix
1 oz. Blackberries
Top w/ Splash of Sprite
Lemon Corkscrew, garnish

Fresh Sour Mix:
1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
1 Cup Water
2 Cups Simple Syrup

Instructions:
1. Combine ingredients 1-3 in shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously.
3. Pour into glass.
4. Top w/ ice & Sprite.
5. Garnish and serve.

Salted Karamel Martini Recipe

by Keith Brunell, Dallas, TX | Written on December 1, 2011

Planning or attending a Holiday Party this year? Try this Salted Karamel Martini recipe that everyone will love! This drink is perfect for a cocktail party or serve it as dessert after a savory meal any night of the week.

Ingredients:
1.25 oz. Sobieski Karamel Vodka
.75 oz. Patron XO Café
2.0 oz. Half & Half
.50 oz. Simple Syrup
1.0 oz. Monin Caramel Syrup (set aside 1/2  for topping)
1 Dash Kosher Salt
Whipped Cream

Instructions:
1. Add ingredients in a mixing glass with fresh ice
2. Shake vigorously & strain into a martini glass
3. Garnish with whipped cream, followed by a drizzle of caramel and kosher salt

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Lady Lemonada

by Keith Brunell, Dallas, TX | Written on September 26, 2011

Cool off after a long Monday at work with this delicious cocktail! Refreshing Italian classic features Hendrick’s gin, fresh sour mix, raspberries and a splash of Sprite.

Ingredients:

1¼ oz. Hendrick’s Gin or your favorite Vodka
2½ oz. Fresh Sour Mix
1 oz. Raspberries
Top w/ Splash of Sprite

Sour Mix:
1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
1 Cup Water
2 Cups Simple Syrup

Instructions:
Combine gin or vodka, fresh sour and raspberries in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour into glass. Top w/ ice & Sprite. Garnish and serve