Tuthilltown Spirits: Spirit of Hudson Valley

New York’s first whiskey distillery since PROHIBITION, distilling some of America’s most prized spirits in New York’s Hudson Valley.Heart of the Hudson2 oz Hudson Baby Bourbon2 drops Pernod Absinthe1 tsp apple butter.75 oz maple syrup1 oz fresh lemon juiceMethod: Combine all ingredients in a shaker.Shake well. Strain into an  ice filled cocktail glass.Garnish with an apple slice Manhattan Love Story1.5 oz New York Whiskey1 oz Dry Sake.5 oz ginger liqueur2 dash peychaud bittersMethod: Combine all ingredients in a glassmartini glass. Garnish with an orange peelRHUM J.M Rhum J.M is an exquisite Rhum Agricole grown and distilled on Martinique’s smallest sugar cane estate. The unique terroir and production process of Rhum J.M impart an extraordinarily unique flavor profile to this fine Rhum Agricole, the only spirit outside of France with an A.O.C. classification. Happily Ever After1 3/4oz Rhum J.M. Blanc-3/4 oz Cynar3/4oz  Cherry Heering1/4 oz Averna2 Dash Rhubarb Bitters1 Dash Whiskey Barrel BittersMethod: Combine all ingredients except bittersinto an ice filled shaker. Shake and Strain into ancrushed ice filled cocktail glass, drop bitters intoglass and stir.Love Potion1 oz Rhum J.M Gold1 oz Clement Creole Shrubb.75 oz Lemon Juice2 oz grapefruit juiceMethod: Build in an  old fashioned glassover ice old fashioned. Garnish with a twistof lemon.G'VINECreated in 2001, G’Vine is a unique, ultra-premium gin from France, establishing a chic new standard in the elegant super premium spirits category. G’Vine hit the market with two exceptional products – G’Vine Florasion is a modern-style gin generously infused with the vine flower as well as 9 different botanicals.  The extended infusion of the vine flower produces a floral gin that brings intricacies to any cocktail it is used for.   G’Vine Nouaison is also infused with the vineflower, but to a much lighter degree yielding a more London-dry style of gin ideal for Martinis and the like.  The Nouaison reveals increased juniper and nutmeg components than its counterpart, and an elevated alcohol content of 43.9%, also making ideal for cocktails.G’Vine:Be Mine Mojito1.5 oz G'Vine Nouaison Gin.5 oz Simple Syrup.5 oz fresh lime juice3 mint sprigsMethod: Combine all ingredients in a shaker.  Shake well.  Strain into a highball glass highball Garnish: mint sprigG’Spot1.5 oz G'Vine  Floraison Gin.5 oz Chambord.25 oz Simple Syrup.25 oz fresh lime juice.75 lemon juiceMethod: Combine all ingredients in a glass mixing pint.  Stir well.  Strain into a chilled cocktail glassSOMBRASombra is a micro batch, single village spirit made from organically farmed heritage Espadin agave from the high Sierra of Oaxaca,Mexico. Sourced and imported by the innovative vinous trio of Betts, Bieler and Scholl, Sombra is a testament to spirited exploration and a continuing respect for traditional methods of artisan production.Sombra Mezcal:Mezcal Passion1½ oz Sombra¾ oz fresh lime juice¾ oz passion fruit puree3 muddled cucumber slices1 barspoon of agave nectar1 oz House Ginger BeerMethod: Add the lime, agave nectar and cucumber slices  to a mixing glass, then muddle  Add the rest of the ingredients, then ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice .Garnish with  a slice of cucumber and a pinch of ground chiliAgave Kiss2 oz Sombra½ oz lime juice½ oz grapefruit juice½ oz St. Germain1 barspoon of agave nectar3 cucumber slicesMethod: Add the cucumber slices,  citrus and agave nectar  to a mixing glass and muddle. Add spirits then ice .Shake and strain into a chilled coupe  Garnish with a grapefruit wedgeAVERNAAverna Amaro is Italy’s favorite digestivo, Sicily’s oldest licensed spirit and is one of the top Amaro(s) in the world.  This herbal liqueur is uniquely delicate, with a balanced bittersweet taste deriving from infusion of plant roots, dried fruits and spices closely held secret by the Averna family. Love Triangle2 oz Averna1 oz White Rum1 oz Pomegranate juice.5 oz orange juice.5 oz lemon juicesplash of pineapple juiceMethod: combine all ingredients in a shaker and shakevigorously over ice.  Strain into a cocktail glass and garnishwith a pineapple wedge.Oriental Passion.75 oz Averna Limoni1.5 oz Death's Door Gin1.5 oz Passion Fruit Nectar1 dash simple syrup2 dash Angostura BittersMethod: Combine all ingredients in a shaker.  Shake well. Straininto a chilled cocktail glass.  Top with bitters.Garnish: Orange Twist Midnight Rendezvous1 meyer lemon1 oz Averna Amaro1 oz orange flavored vodka2 oz ginger beerMethod:Muddle blackberries in a shaker, add the juice of 1 meyerlemon, Averna, and orange flavored vodka and shake overice.  Strain over ice in a highball glass an add ginger beer.Garnish with an orange wheel.