MG EXPERIENCE LUXURY
MG EXPERIENCE LUXURY
CLOUD CHASER
Crowds pack Ruka —a sexy Peruvian-Asian “restobar” in down- town Boston—to flirt the night away over rounds of this low-ABV twist on a Tom Collins–style highball. “When creating this cocktail, the goal was something light and refreshing that highlights some great Nikkei flavors. In this iteration, we replace the gin with a split base of plum wine and yuzu sake. Lemon and soda water round this drink out, creating a floral and citrusy cocktail that is both refreshing” and light enough for a second round, says Ray Tremblay, beverage director, COJE Management Group. “Being in the Theater District, we wanted people to be able to enjoy a deliciously balanced cocktail or two and still be able to enjoy a two-hour show.”
Buzz-Worthy Low-Alcohol Cocktails
makes one serving 0.75 ounce Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey 1 ounce ginger-apple-cardamom syrup
These mixologist-crafted recipes are light on booze but big on flavor
Sparkling water 1 cinnamon stick 2 French marigold flowers
BY ERIC GROSSMAN
Perhaps you’re a party host wary of overserving your guests, or maybe you’re simply aiming to cut back on alcohol without abstaining entirely. Either way, these easy-to-drink cocktail recipes are proof that moderation doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice when it comes to flavor or fun. The ever-growing assortment of low-alcohol cocktails lean on lower-alcohol bases rather than boozy, full- proof spirits. This allows the imbiber to make a night of it without feeling the effects of full-strength drinks. So if you’re looking for the sweet spot between a cocktail and a mocktail, seek out a fun and innovative creation that’s suitable for sipping at any given time, whether it’s brunch, happy hour, or after-dinner drinks. Mansion Global Experience Luxury consulted with mixologists from some of the world’s top drinking establishments to learn how to make their favorite low-alcohol cocktails perfect for lighter sipping.
makes one serving 0.75 ounce yuzu sake 0.75 ounce plum wine 0.5 ounce lemon juice 0.5 ounce simple syrup 3 ounces soda water Lemon peel
directions Pour syrup and bourbon into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water. Stir to incorporate. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and flowers. ginger - apple - cardamom syrup 1 cup unfiltered apple juice 4 ounces raw sugar 1 ounce crushed ginger 0.5 ounce muddled cardamom Combine ingredients in a pot. Over medium heat, stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool, strain, and bottle the liquid. Refrigerate until cool.
CRISP AIR SELTZER
can still build layers of flavor as well as depth and complexity with less alcohol. To have a lower-ABV cocktail beautifully built with tons of flavor is a neat, healthier option,” says Icons of Whisky award recipi- ent Billie Keithley , the distillery’s official liquid chef. “The Crisp Air Seltzer’s fresh ingredients nicely balance and accentuate the profile of Breckenridge Bourbon.”
Smack dab in Colorado ski country, Breckenridge Distillery —one of the country’s most-awarded inde- pendent craft producers—claims to be the world’s highest distillery. After a day on the slopes, adventur- ous types can visit the distillery’s restaurant to enjoy this popular, low-alcohol crowd pleaser. “My opinion is: Right off the bat, lower ABV doesn’t mean less flavor. You
directions Combine sake, plum wine, lemon juice, and syrup into a shaker tin with cubed ice. Seal tight and shake hard for five to 10 seconds. Strain into a highball glass filled with cubed ice, and top with soda water. Stir gently, then express the oils of the lemon peel over the top and garnish with the peel.
The Cloud Chaser is a low-alcohol take on a Tom Collins–style highball. Gin is replaced with a combination of plum wine and yuzu sake.
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