ELEMENTS KITCHEN
37 S. El Molino Ave., (626) 440-0044, elementskitchen.com
Every Thursday is “liquid sketches” night, when the bartenders gear up for an Iron Chef-style challenge.
ots of photos and more bars after the jump:
Below, from left to right, The Grape Gatsby with scotch, green grapes, lemon verbena, honey and lime juice; Hop Scotch with scotch, strawberries, lemon verbena, lime juice and simple syrup; Candy is Brandy with brandy, apricots, lemon verbena, honey and lime juice; and the Verbena-Rita with tequila, curacao, lemon verbena and lime juice:
From left to right, the Violet Beauregard Mojito with rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, mint and blueberries on crushed ice; the Basil Ivy Cocktail with vodka, basil, fresh lime juice and simple syrup, served up; and the Snosberry Orange Cocktail with gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, muddled orange and blackberries, served up:
- DISH BISTRO & BAR
53 E. Union St., (626) 795-5546, dishbistroandbar.com
Dish bartenders aren’t afraid to take on strong flavors like cilantro and chile in their cocktails.
Below, the Blueberry Aa Martini with a blend of Absolut aa berry, a splash of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and triple sec, shaken and poured; Crme de cassis is poured down the inside rim and garnished with rehydrated blueberries:
The Spicy Mojito with house mix of citrus rum infused with serrano chiles, coconut, cilantro and lime juice, served with muddled mint and lime with agave syrup:
The Diplomatic Manhattan with a blend of Diplomatica Reserva rum, sweet vermouth, a dash of bitters, a drop of vanilla-bean extract and a rehydrated cherry garnish:
- THE BAR @ THE LANGHAM HUNTINGTON
1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., (626) 568-3900, pasadena.langhamhotels.com
The Bar’s seasonal selection includes the Red Grape Martini, a Ciroc vodka drink shaken with a kiss of pomegranate and pineapple juices and garnished with a pineapple slice and grapes.
Below, the Boston Tea Thyme, a blend of Teaka sweet tea vodka, thyme-infused simple syrup, fresh lemon and a sprig of fresh thyme:
The Destination Auckland, a kiwi-garnished Long Island-style drink with pear-flavored Grey Goose La Poire, Oxley English Dry Gin, Cruzan rum, handmade sour and brewed Earl Grey tea:
The London Classic, a refreshing gimlet with Bombay gin, muddled lime, cucumber and mint:
(Photos by Walt Mancini, Sarah Reingewirtz and Watchara Phomicinda / Staff)
