Strawberry Fields Basil Caipirinha Cocktail Recipe |
Strawberry Fields Basil Caipirinha (photo courtesy of Jumeirah Essex House)
Hordes of New York City residents will be leaving town for the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to the summer season. But for those who remain behind or decide to buck the tide and come into the city, it can be a lovely time to enjoy a stroll around Central Park and enjoy people watching in a magnificent setting.
Those who exit the park onto Central Park South can then visit one of the street’s upscale watering holes for a cooling cocktail. It is a wonderful bit of indulgence after a relaxing walk in the park. There’s a fine place for a restorative cocktail inside the Jumeirah Essex House near 7th Avenue at 154 Central Park South. Just stop in at the hotel’s stunning South Gate restaurant, designed by Tony Chi. The celebrated New York City designer has created a warmly sleek interior featuring a fireplace underneath a massive skylight, and an inverted mirror wall design.
Venture to the bar to sip their version of Brazil’s national cocktail, the caipirinha, soak in the luxurious surroundings, and slyly gaze at glamorous guests. Little wonder South Gate was honored by the 2009 Michelin guide for its achievements in hospitality, with special mention made regarding the "genuinely gracious service."
The base ingredient of the caipirinha is cachaca, which Brazilians make from fresh sugarcane juice that is fermented and distilled. South Gate was honored by the 2009 Michelin guide for its achievements in hospitality, with special mention made regarding the "genuinely gracious service."
But if getting there soon just isn’t possible, they have graciously sent us the recipe so you can sample a little Big Apple luxury right at home.
Ingredients for 1 Drink
• 2 Ounces cachaca
• 1½ Ounces Les vergers Boiron strawberry puree mixed with basil
• 1 Ounce lime juice
• 1 Ounce simple syrup
Preparation
1. Shake ingredients with ice and pour into a rocks glass
2. Garnish with strawberry or lime
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