Aspen Times Weekly Libation: Salad Shooter
MAKE IT
Pearl Cucumber Vodka
St-Germaine Elderflower Liqueur
Dash of pink grapefruit juice
Lime wedge, for garnish
The name of this drink is deceiving: It is not at all salad-like (if you’re thinking green salad, Greek salad, kale salad, etc.) nor is it shooter. But since it was served during the cocktail hour of a recent dinner party at the Hyatt Grand Aspen’s Bison Bar, I figured it was worth a try. And I’m glad I did. This pinkish concoction was light and refreshing — a summer salad, perhaps. And when I learned it was made with one of my favorite liqueurs — St-Germain — I was hooked. I have often wondered what drinks to make with the elderflower spirit, and now I know.
Bar Talk: sway Thai
sway opened its Aspen doors at the beginning of February with nine cocktails on the menu including some options not offered in Austin, such as a Thai coffee martini, fitting in with this mountain town’s espresso martini infatuation.