Here are a couple of cocktails to get you amped for this weekend’s 1920s-themed festival, the Jazz Age Lawn Party, on Governors Island. (Presented by St-Germain, Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra | Saturday, August 13th + Sunday, August 14th from 11AM – 5PM)
The St-Germain Cocktail
2 parts Martini & Rossi Prosecco
1½ parts St-Germain French elderflower liqueur
2 parts sparkling water
Method: Stir ingredients in a tall ice-filled Collins glass, mixing completely. Think of Paris circa 1947. Garnish with a lemon twist. Variation: Think of Sartre circa 1947. Be the lemon twist.
Flappers Delight
1.5 oz. Bombay Dry Gin
¾ oz. St-Germain French elderflower liqueur
¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
¼ oz. Simple Syrup
Method: Fresh mint leaves muddled with simple syrup. Shake and strain into a Collins glass. Top with Sparkling Water. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Strike Up The Band
Created by Mixologist Julie Reiner (Clover Club)
1.5 oz. Bombay Dry Gin
¾ oz. St-Germain French elderflower liqueur
¾ oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
¼ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
¼ oz. Simple Syrup
Method: Muddle 1 large Strawberry in simple syrup. Shake and strain into a Collins glass. Top with Sparkling Water and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
