Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Sept/Oct 2016 / Fashion Issue | Page 14
COCKTAIL CULTURE
Herbal Refreshment
written by Lauren Adam l photo Pintxo
Summer might be the high time for harvest, but fall’s green is gold – for gardeners and cocktail
drinkers alike. Scope out your local watering hole for savory sips to enjoy while the weather gets
colder. Some of the best new cocktails utilize fresh-picked herbs from personal micro-gardens and
with any luck, we’ll see more fresh vegetable juices and purées.
TAVERN LAW: PICKLE ME ELMO
Don’t fall behind on the Aquavit trend. This Scandinavian liquor
is similar to vodka but with an undeniable herbal flavor. Try it the
right way and get the Pickle Me Elmo from Tavern Law. Citrus and dill
Aquavit make a perfect companion to sweet pear, rosemary and zesty
mustard tincture.
1406 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 l www.tavernlaw.com
BETTY: BACKYARD RENDEZVOUS
Hit the backyard with something herbalicious. Betty is a Queen Anne
staple with classic cocktails. Watch the gold of summer fade from
the backyard with New Amsterdam gin, earthy, woody, rosemary,
Scrappy’s Firewater bitters, thyme simple, and lemon and lime juices.
1507 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 l www.eatatbetty.com
TALLULAH’S: NU RUTTES
This veggie friendly Cap Hill café offers cocktails for guests with a
green thumb and succulents galore. The diner styles spot is alive with
a bustling crowd and lush greenery. Get the Nu Ruttes with Rutte
Celery gin, a subtly spicy liquor with a hint of coriander. It’s topped
with lime, homemade celery cordial, minty thyme, and bubbles for a
savory botanical explosion.
550 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 l www.aneighborhoodcafe.com
SHELTER LOUNGE: EL LAGO
PINTXO: GT TOMATINA
This is the seasonal must have in Belltown. Sit at the bar and
watch the artisan chefs work their magic while sipping on
bourbon barreled Big Gin with subtly sweet but tangy housemade heirloom tomato shrub. The drink gets a splash of just
squeezed grapefruit juice, small batch, locally made Bradley’s
Kina tonic, and soda water to top it off.
2207 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 l www.pintxoseattle.com
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