Cocktails by Catfish

Drinks I made, drinks I loved IG catfish_cocktails

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The King Cake Daiquiri - This delight makes light work of the dessert martini category. Courtesy of the newly introduced Gambino’s King Cake Rum Cream and the always faithful Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, this little creation is a true carnival time crowd pleaser.

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Here’s a little Spicy Passionfruit Margarita from the Marriott New Orleans.

Ghost tequila

Triple sec

Lime juice

Passionfruit Simple

Smoked paprika and kosher salt rim

Its got a nice kick to it. Cheers!

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A Tropical Depression

Sombra Mezcal

Peychaud’s Apertivo

Orange Juice

Salty Cucumber Cordial * (see note)

I was tasked to create a sustainable cocktail using Sombra Mezcal through Marriott MiBev. The drink had to have at least (2) sustainable ingredients and no more than 6 total.

I found the idea for the cordial on Punchdrink.com. I mixed up a batch and set to work late at night in the hotel banquet kitchen. I tried Giffard’s Peche but it overpowered the cordial and buried it in the glass. After several iterations with floats of bitters and the like, I added an ounce of OJ in desperation.

A Star was born.

The top three contestants win a trip to Mexico including airfare and expenses to visit the Sombra distillery. I’ll burn some PTO for that trip if I make it to the top of the heap.

*note

Salty Cucumber Cordial

Blend 1 cucumber with 1 cup water and a teaspoon salt until smooth

Strain and add sugar 1:1 stir until dissolved

Add lemon juice 1:1 and stir or blend thoroughly

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A little holiday Old Fashioned, by yours truly, today at @martineslounge I’ve used @wildturkey , @angosturahouse , cranberry syrup and brandied cranberries to garnish. It’s pretty damned amazing! If you missed the special from Thanksgiving Night, you can still sample the deliciousness today in this sister cocktail. (at Martine's Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnZ1UXlROP-g6KLSOW6bRaQZQO7P7eqFyzwPU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rzbvqesvzwik

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I’ve created a special candied fruit peel garnish for our Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita at @martineslounge - 🍋,🍊 and Ruby Red Grapefruit peels have been blanched, candied, dusted then skewered for a tangy touch to a flavorful cocktail! #cocktailsofinstagram #drinkstagram #drinkstagrammer #mixology #cocktailporn #bartender #craftcocktail #classydrunk #cheers #bartenderlife #metairie #metairieroad #oldmetry #seeyouatthelounge #oldmetairie #garnishgame #garnish (at Martine's Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqCyfLpFnTK-Mv5-qz8cChoaV-_NA6SlitrYP40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ex887cojw13g

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One of the coolest looking shots on the planet, the Brain Hemorrhage. Perfect for Halloween or horror themes and surprisingly tasty too.

Brain Hemorrhage

Near fill a small shot glass with clear schnapps. I used Dekuyper Peachtree here.

Float Irish Cream. I used Bailey’s.

Drip a few drops of grenadine on top of the Irish cream will pull it down, just don’t over do it.

Voila! Impress your friends with an awesome looking shot. Cheers

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The Voodoo Glitter ——————————————This amazing creation by @bubblewho2 is elegant in it’s simplicity. It’s sweet, spicy, bubbly and smooth with hint of glitter. I love making these directly in front of my guests, no ice or shaking required. Available only at @martineslounge • • • • • #cocktail #cocktailsofinstagram #drinkstagram #drinkstagrammer #mixology #cocktailporn #bartender #craftcocktail #classydrunk #cheers #bartenderlife #metairie #metairieroad #oldmetry #seeyouatthelounge (at Martine's Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BphQpWuFifHg28uKS-x3bCLK5JeOOU0O8bmM3M0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qvilqia6ywgw

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@martineslounge today I present to you The Eastbank. Vodka, cucumber water, lemonade and mint. #cocktail #cocktailsofinstagram #drinkstagram #drinkstagrammer #mixology #cocktailporn #bartender #craftcocktail #classydrunk #cheers #bartenderlife #metairie #metairieroad #oldmetry #seeyouatthelounge (at Martine's Lounge) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPwlWXFXh7cL4-DxPeTUdGvT5HwM60yRNvakU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x8fa2cv0acf

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Ahh...the Van Morrison. Inspired by the song Tupelo Honey.

This little ditty left a trail of broken hearts when we removed it from the menu.

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Belle Isle Honey Hananero Moonshine

Thai Basil Cucumber Shrub

Lemon juice

Simple syrup

Garnish with Cranberry Lemon Habanero lollipop and lemon twist

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The Metry Magnolia

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A Martine’s Lounge/Catfish original.

Belle Isle Ruby Red Moonshine

St. Germain Elderflower Liquer

Raspberry Simple Syrup

Torre Oria Cava

Pineapple blossom garnish

This little number has soared in popularity around the lounge, especially on trivia night.

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@barmansfund #nola was lucky enough to be chosen to bartend the annual fundraiser for SOUL - Sustaining Our Urban Landscape - in September. We are proud to support them in their on going mission to make New Orleans a better city. Cheers to you SOUL! Thanks for a great time.

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•Sazerac - A New Orleans classic cocktail

We used:

Sazerac Rye

Peychaud’s Bitters

Herbsaint

Lemon twist

•Jasmine 75 - A Martine’s Lounge original cocktail, taken from the classic French 75

We used:

3rd Ward Gin

Fee Brothers Jasmine Water

Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters

Simple Syrup

Lemon juice

Torre Oria cava

Lemon twist

Note: Martine’s muddles fresh cut lemons with superfine sugar to order for each Jasmine 75. We used simple syrup to save time in this event application.

•“Dave’s” Blueberry Lemonade - I neglected to think of a name for this one before the event, so the organizers just dubbed it Dave’s.

We used:

Crescent Vodka

“Dave’s” Blueberry lemonade

Garnish fresh blueberries and lemon slice

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•“Dave’s” Blueberry lemonade (makes 1 gallon)

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup hot water

1 3/4 cups lemon juice

1 1/2 cups Blueberry Simple Syrup

Fill with cold water

•Blueberry simple syrup

Add one cup sugar to 6 cups water in a 2 quart saucepan, add 2 pints blueberries and bring to a boil, allow to boil for 1 minute (until blueberries burst) reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes, remove from heat and let cool. Strain mixture in through wire mesh repeatedly until you’re satisfied. (3x for me)

Save the mashed berries for breakfast.

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“So very New Orleans. Sazerac, Jasmine 75, purple drank” -Laura