Los Angeles Athletic Club’s Bar Director Brandon Ravare, who was mentored by Marcos Tello – often credited as the ‘originator of craft cocktails in LA’ – has curated a unique craft cocktail program for the upcoming fall season.
American Trilogy -1 oz. Rittenhouse Rye, 1 oz. St. George Apple Brandy, 1 Brown Sugar Cube, Dash of Orange Bitters (Muddle, Stir and Strain. Garnish with an Orange Peel. Double Old-Fashioned Glass)
Drinks range from Carnard Pretentieux – with ingredients including duck fat and thyme-infused cognac – to a very tropical Christmas on Lanai and a refreshing Eastside option – made up of Brokers gin, lime juice, cucumber slices, simple syrup and mint leaves – as well as Autumn Sonata, featuring a cloved sliced pear.
‘Canard Pretentieux’ -2 oz. Duck Fat and Thyme infused Cognac, .5 Demerara Syrup, .5 Cream, 1 Entire Egg (Tri-Shake and Fine-Strain. Garnish with grated Nutmeg. Whiskey Dram)
Brandon Ravare oversees the Club’s bar programs, including the newly-debuted and surf-inspired Kahuna Room as well as Invention, Blue Room and special events. For more info, go to laac.com/eatdrink
Los Angeles Athletic Club
431 West Seventh Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 625-2211
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The cocktail featured in the top photo is:
- ‘Paloma’ with grapefruit and limes – .5 oz. Lime Juice, .5 oz. Agave Syrup, 2 oz. Grapefruit Juice, 1.5 oz. Los Altos Blanco Tequila (Top with Tonic Water. Toss and Strain. Salted Rim and Lime Wedge. Pilsner Glass)