If you haven’t already heard, the second annual Ithaca Brew Fest is this Saturday at Stewart Park. You should definitely check it out. However, if you want to make a full weekend of it, you should be at Pixel this Friday at 7PM for a Jim Beam bourbon and bourbon cocktail tasting. This means free cocktails, snacks and a slightly academic tasting of Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Basil Hayden’s and Knob Creek. They’re also bringing white dog, which is straight out of distillation, uncut and with no barrel aging. White dog is a Team Pixel favorite. Free whiskey! Free whiskey!
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Cucumber is the Fruit of the Week and we’ve muddled together a nice and tasty gimlet with Hendricks for you. We do, however, need a name for this and we’re challenging you to come up with something related to Scotland, Cucumbers and/or Roses that isn’t entirely crass. Of course, if you have way too much time on your hands you can try Marilyn Monroe Made Of Cucumbers.
Congratulations Strawberry, you are the Fruit of the Week! Every week, we’re going to pick a fresh fruit for muddling, juicing, garnishing and general cocktailing. Maybe even some vegetables that are technically fruit. But for this week, we pick Strawberry. James has some tasty drinks ready to go so drink up!
Just in this week from Distilleria Santa Teresa of Alba Italy is Marolo Grappa & Camomile liqueur. This is certainly one of the most unique spirits we’ve seen in a while. Marolo starts by distilling a grappa from Nebbiolo grape pomace and then infusing Camomile flowers into it for 11 months. The result is a smooth and richly herbal digestif with a bit of grappa warmth but with honey sweetness and texture. It’s wonderful on its own, but why not make a cocktail with it. Introducing the Drink with No Name:
- 1.25 Ounces of Milagro Silver Tequila
- 0.5 Ounces of Marolo Grappa & Camomile Liquor
- 0.25 Ounces of Agave Nectar
- Shake on ice to mix and top with club soda
