A global risk of a cocktail

by | Jun 3, 2009


It’s summer and that means cocktails!  I’ve been searching  for a tipple that reflects the cosmopolitan character of Global Dashboard (excluding, of course, the Cosmopolitan) and think we may have to plump for the World Traveler (sic) a new concotion from The Intoxocologist.  I’m assuming that this isn’t a tribute to British Airways economy class seating, but instead a summation of international cooperation in a glass, mixing vodka, sake an, er, “Navan” (it’s from Madagascar):

Flavors from around the globe come together dramatically for the World Traveler. Deep spice mingles together with just the ideal hint of vanilla. A splash of sparkling sake takes beautiful to exquisite in a way champagne could not. Zipang Sparkling Sake maintains perfect balance with its light rice sweetness.

Actually, that could be vile. Let us know!

1 ounce Cielo Reposado Tequila
1 ounce Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka
1/4 ounce NAVAN
1/2 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 ounce Agave Nectar
1-1/2 ounce Zipang Sparkling Sake
Lemon Twist Garnish

Combine all ingredients (except sake and garnish) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for fifteen seconds. Strain into a martini glass. Top off with Zipang Sparkling Sake. Garnish with lemon twist.

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