"Fine & Dandy"
1.5 ounces Partida Reposado Tequila
1 ounce Dolin Blanc Vermouth
.5 ounce Luxardo Bitter Bianco
.25 ounce St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, stir for 10-15 seconds, strain into a rocks or old fashioned glass filled with ice or a large cube; garnish with dehydrated pear slice or orange twist.
Tools needed: jigger, mixing glass, barspoon (peeler optional for orange twist; mandoline and an oven or dehydrator for pear slices)
"High Heeled Boots"
2 ounces Infantado Ruby Port
1 ounce Braulio Amaro
1 tablespoon Bonne Maman Blueberry Preserves
1 orange wheel
1 lemon wheel
1-2 ounces soda water
Add the jam and citrus coins to a cocktail shaker and muddle, add the port and braulio, fill with ice and shake hard for 5-8 seconds; strain into a collins glass, add soda to taste and stir; fill glass with ice and garnish with savory herbs (rosemary, sage, thyme) and mint.
Tools needed: jigger, cocktail shaker, knife and cutting board
Mary Allison Wright & McLain Hedges are the minds behind a handful of local Denver businesses that rock. Wright focuses on the human aspect of the industry and wine and Hedges handles beer, spirts and the #’s. Former owners of The Proper Pour and current owners of Yacht Club, their cocktails are derived from seasonality and sustainability, as well as wanting to create something enjoyable to make, share, and consume.
Keep an eye out for their newest projects: Door Prize and Jelly Bone.
IG: @eatdrinkbemaryandmclain @thebigdoorprize @theproperpour @yachtclubbar
Email: maryallisonwright@gmail.com
