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stone lounge DRINK STONE COCKTAIL Stone Si, entrepreneur and owner of Stone Longue, grew up in China with a love for the karaoke arts. The Stone Cocktail embodies Si’s affinity for the finest. The cocktail is D’usse Cognac sweetened slightly with pineapple and evened with ginger citrus notes. With the woody flavors from the choice cognac, it’s no wonder this one is the star of the drink menu. SVEDKA SPICY MULE Mules have been playing an imperative part of drink menus since before the dawn of time. Stone Lounge puts a new spin on this beloved cocktail using Svedka Grapefruit Jalapeno Vodka served in that classic bronze mug. The secret? Alejandero also muddles fresh jalapeno and the chipotle spice factor turns the volume up in a big way. PEAR SOUR I N S I D E R ’ S LO O K star sensation Written by Lauren Adam I Photos by Jorge Her nandez (drinks) & Stone Lounge (Venue) The sophisticated and upscale metropolis of Bellevue recently added Stone Lounge, a Vegas-style longue with an Asian twist that includes premium drinks to match. With red carpets, photographers, bottle service, live music, and VIP suits, Stone Lounge whisks guests into a superior karaoke experience – drink in hand. The bartender to watch is Alejandro, a talented mixologist that patrons might catch juggling bottles or tossing ice cubes. Each drink is crafted with care and extraordinary flare. Get a VIP karaoke room or catch one of the weekly events and let the top shelf creations heat up the night. Even those who aren’t accustomed to the high-class lifestyle can enjoy the finer cocktails at Stone Lounge. Make sure to catch the happy hour with Asian beer, liquor, and sake also available. 1020 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 I (425) 454-2709 l www.stoneloungebellevue.com 18 WWW.DLISTMAGAZINE.COM Grey Goose pear is shaken with fresh lime and pineapple in this Stone Lounge favorite. It’s so popular that VIP rooms have been known to order it by the jug. Overall the taste is clean and refined. One certainly won’t be enough, but two could be the key to warming up the vocal cords. HH CUCUMBER GIN MARTINI This is the pick for most bang for your buck. The refreshing green martini exudes the model cocktail. Muddled cucumber makes this refreshing on the pallet. Gin and a hint of vermouth are shaken and then served chilled for a thirst quenching delight. Stop by Stone during happy hour to try this perfected concoction, unwind, and sing the praises of the Eastside. STONE LOUNGE HAPPY HOUR: Monday – Saturday: 4 PM – 7 PM Monday – Thursday: 10 PM – Close Sunday: Open - Close HH Cocktails - $5 & HH Martinis - $6 Need some grub with your cocktails? Stone Lounge offers a full sushi menu. WWW.DLISTMAGAZINE.COM 19