Serious Eats – 5.15.11
15 Sips from the Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala
3,000 cocktail lovers attended the kickoff of the Manhattan Cocktail Classic at the New York Public Library on Friday, and over 40,000 drinks were served. (That’s right, that’s about 13.3 cocktails per person…but don’t worry, many folks tasted a few sips of each one and the moved on.) It seemed like every nook of the grand building was filled with revelers, from a wild subterranean dance party (complete with acrobats on swings) to a red-lit lounge upstairs. The libations included great renditions of the classics and fanciful new creations, featuring a wide range of spirits (including up-and-coming brands.)
Root Julep: If you haven’t tasted Root, you should—it’s like root beer for grownups. For this drink, 2 ounces of Root were shaken with fresh lime, simple syrup, and mint leaves.
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