LIBATIONS +
BASIL ADVICE
BAR TULIA , NAPLES , FL
[ INGREDIENTS ] VODKA , APEROL , GRAPEFRUIT , CITRUS , DEMERARA AND BASIL
THE EURO
THE FRENCH , NAPLES , FL
“ Basil Advice had humble beginnings four years ago . One of our resident bartenders , Stef , had some ladies come in and simply say ‘ make me a drink .’ At the time , vodka wasn ’ t a spirit of focus within Bar Tulia but with its approachability to many , Basil Advice was born ,” says general manager Kay Ousley .
[ INGREDIENTS ] TEQUILA , ITALICUS , WHITE CHOCOLATE , LEMON , CHOCOLATE BITTERS AND CHI-CHI ( A VEGAN EGG WHITE SUBSTITUTE )
“ The Euro holds a spot incredibly close to our head bartender ’ s heart . Daniel is a career bartender of 26 years who originally comes from Germany ,” says Kay Ousley , general manager at The French . “ When creating new drinks , he pays close attention to balanced taste while using ingredients he really loves ( tequila is his favorite spirit ). The name of the cocktail pays homage to European tastes and is one of our favorites on the cocktail menu !”
GREEN LIGHT
FREDDY ’ S SPEAKEASY ,
MIAMI , FL
[ INGREDIENTS ] A RICH , SWEET AND SMOKY DECADENT BLEND OF DEL MAGUEY VIDA MEZCAL , CHARTREUSE , CHOCOLATE BITTERS , FRESH LEMON JUICE AND SIMPLE SYRUP
“ The mixologists were inspired to create an exclusive-to-Freddy ’ s cocktail that is a unique spin on prohibition-era style cocktails , but with a modern , Miami-twist ,” says Robert Renfroe , food and beverage director at InterContinental Miami , where the 12-seat cocktail bar is tucked inside . He adds that “ the fusion of the alcohol with fresh herbs , juices and bitters ” is the perfect combination that makes the team love it so much .
WE World 36 Winter 2022 / 23