WITH VALENTINE’S DAY COMING UP, IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO MASTER YOUR MIXOLOGY, SO WE ASKED TWO OF OUR NEW FAVORITE WATERING HOLES TO SHARE THE RECIPES FOR THEIR MOST SWOON-WORTHY COCKTAILS. AND DON’T WORRY, IF YOU’RE NOT FEELING THE AT-HOME BARTENDER VIBES YOU CAN TAKE YOUR SWEETHEART OUT FOR A NIGHT ON THE TOWN AND ORDER THESE FROM THE PROS.
Just to Satisfy You
Courtesy of Waymore’s Guest House and Casual Club (811 Main St., 615-594-2617; waymoresnashville.com)
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum
- .1 oz Mr. Black Cold Brew Liqueur
- 1⁄2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1.5 oz 8th & Roast espresso
Directions:
- In a metal shaker tin, add ice and all ingredients.
- Shake well until ingredients create a froth.
- Double strain into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with 3 espresso beans and enjoy this twist on a classic espresso martini.
Cade’s Cove
Courtesy of Harriet’s Rooftop at 1 Hotel Nashville (710 Demonbreun St.; 1hotels.com/nashville)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz of Uncle Nearest
- 3⁄4 oz lemon juice
- .375 oz Italicus
- .375 oz Blackberry Jam from Nashville Jam Company
- 3 dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters
- 5 mint leaves
Directions:
- Shake all ingredients in a shaker tin.
- Strain over 2 ounces of ginger beer.
- Garnish with fresh, local blackberries and mint leaves.