5 New Cocktails for 5 Cities That Need Them

we'll drink to that: 5Cocktaik INSPIRED BY THE CITIES WE LOVE cut out these recipe cards and bring them to bars THE BOSTON MINUTE MAN MOVOTO The idea behind this cocktail is Boston's thriving coffee MIXOLOGY industry and Irish heritage. The splash of grenadine at the end adds a vivid element that makes it visually appealing. 1 ½ oz Irish Whiskey ½ oz Firelit Coffee Liquor 1 dash Coffee Pecan Bitters ½ oz Agave Syrup Shake and fine strain into Martini glass Add a few drops of Grenadine HOUSTON ROYAL OIL MOVOTO The major inspiration behind the Houston cocktail was the area's MIXOLOGY oil industry. This drink relies on blood orange juice and muscovado syrup to give it a dark, but not overly dark, complexion. 1.5 oz. Johnny Walker Red Label Scotch 4 oz Amaro Averna 2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1 oz Blood Orange juice ¼ oz Pimm's 4 oz Muscovado syrup Shake and fine strain into a Martini glass Add a burnt blood orange garnish THE PORTLAND HIPSTER MOVOTO The inspiration for this cocktail is Portland's rich history, especially MIXOLOGY its budding beer industry, and nickname as The City of Roses. The beer makes this savory drink a perfect winter libation. 1 ½ oz Whiskey ½ oz Portland Beer (Deschutes Redchair NWPA) ½ barspoon Rose Water ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice 4 oz Simple Syrup Shake and strain over fresh ice Top with the same beer SAN FRAN WHITE BLOSSOM MOVOTO This ivory colored cocktail is partially inspired by San Francisco's MIXOLOGY large Asian population and the city's health consciousness. The drink relies on lychee juice for a deliciously sweet flavor. 2 oz. Lychee Juice (Perfect Puree brand) 2 Blackberries ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ oz Simple Syrup Muddle Add: 1 4 oz 209 Gin 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters Shake and strain over fresh ice Top with Soda Water WASHINGTON DC POLITICO MOVOTO This drink draws inspiration from the National Cherry MIXOLOGY Blossom Festival. This cocktail is crisp and perfect for muggy summer days. ½ oz Cherry Liqueur 1 oz Vodka 1 oz Leopold Sour Apple 4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1 dash Rhubarb Bitters Shake and strain over fresh ice Top with Tonic Water Add a Lemon Twist MOVOTO SF MIXOLOGY designed by Megan Radich