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CANDELABRA
THE CANDELABRA
• 1 oz. Mezcal
• ¾ oz. Ketel One Botanical Peach
& Orange Blossom vodka
• ½ oz. Hiram Walker Triple Sec
• ¼ oz. Martini & Rossi vermouth
Finish with Scrappy's Grapefruit Bitters
and garnish with a mango rose.
To make the mango rose garnish, have
a cocktail pick at the ready. Take a piece
of dried mango and roll it tightly, then
cut straight across at the top about
three-quarters of an inch below the
uneven edges. Run the cocktail pick
through the mango and … voila!
By Zoe Boblis
In honor of the Crystal Ballroom's 50th
anniversary, may we introduce the
Candelabra. This WAC riff on the classic
martini is best served stirred, not shaken,
and will be the featured cocktail at the
Crystal Celebration, set for Friday, Sep-
tember 13. Ketel One Peach & Orange
Blossom botanical vodka introduces
delicate undertones, while a splash of
Martini & Rossi vermouth complements
the fruit infusion. Hiram Walker Triple Sec
adds just a hint of sweetness, building on
the citrus notes. But the surprising star
of this drink is Nuestra Soledad's artisanal
mezcal—rich, smoky, and playful. Served
in a crystal coupe glass, this drink will add
some serious fun to a night filled with
history, auction items, and a splash of
1970s style.
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