Swan’s Neck Oscar-Inspired Drink @ Quince Restaurant
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 13:21
Well thanks to my friend, one of San Francisco’s top bartenders, and the Bar Manager at both Quince and Cotogna famed restaurants, Buffalo LoGrasso, for this surprise.
Quince is featuring Oscar-themed cocktails, and this one is for Swan’s Neck:
- Vesper: “This stylish Martini first appeared in “Casino Royale,” coined by James Bond in honor of his love interest Vesper Lynd, with London dry gin, Swan’s Neck vodka and lillet blanc.”
And for the record, Buffalo is a movie, film buff.
Check out all of the drinks and the article on it at this link:
http://sfist.com/2012/02/15/oscar_watch_new_hollywood_cocktails.php
Enjoy, thanks Buffalo, and make sure to drop by both Quince and Cotogna for some of the best drinks, food and ambiance in the City.
Cheers.
The Diane Lane Swan’s Neck Cocktail @ Angele
Friday, December 2, 2011 - 11:22
So I went to Angele Restaurant in Napa a little while ago to try the new Diane Lane Swan’s Neck Cocktail on the drink menu.
Another beautiful, crisp fall/winter day in Napa, and Angele was certainly the cozy, delightful restaurant to be at.
Leslie, the creator of the Diane Lane, and bar manager at Angele, kindly mixed me up a Diane Lane.
Leslie started with a fresh sprig of rosemary, fresh lime juice, Swan’s Neck of course, and then some rosemary-infused simple syrup, Bundaberg Blood Orange Soda, all shaken in a cocktail shaker. It was served on the rocks in a tall glass.
Wonderfully refreshing, and the rosemary fused beautifully with the Swan’s Neck and Bundaberg Blood Orange Soda. A nice start to the day! Took the edge off before it could get sharp.
Naturally, as I was there, some lunch to accompany, or rather, follow, the Diane Lane cocktail, made sense, so I ordered the hearty open-faced Parisian Ham sandwich on thick, crusty Country Bread, heated and melted with a topping of tasty Gruyere, a side of Dijon mustard, and a mixed salad with cornichons. Excellent!!!
I asked for a glass of the new Heritance Wines Cabernet Sauvignon to accompany, but it was being served by the bottle, so I thought best to go with a glass of their Cotes du Rhone, which paired perfectly.
So another great experience at Angele!!
Here are some pictures of Leslie in action, making the Diane Lane:
Swan’s Neck Citron @ Lafitte – Must See Video!!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 8:58
Lafitee, Swan’s Neck, and Swan’s Neck infusion fans, take a look at this video!!!:
http://lafittesf.tumblr.com/post/12211584804/citron-swansneckvodka-december-here-we-come
December Citron Infusions @ Lafitte. I take it these will marinate, infuse for the whole month of November (??). Buddha’s Hand?? Waiting for the delicious details from Chef, Owner of Lafitte, Russell Jackson.
COTOGNA HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL MENU
Friday, October 28, 2011 - 10:12
Cotogna’s Halloween Cocktail Menu, as prepared by Buffalo LoGrasso:
Phantom of the Opera
London Gin, Dubonnet Rouge, Maraschino
* an adaptation of the classic “Opera” cocktail
Zombie
Dark Rum, Brandy, Coconut, Lime
* resurrected from Charles H. Baker’s “The gentleman’s companion”
Satan’s Side Burns
Rye, Vermouth, Orange, Fire
* a play on the classic” Satan’s Whiskers” cocktail using rye whiskey in place of gin
Voodoo Child
Jamaican and Haitian Rums, Elderflower, Grapefruit, Chili Potion
* a Cotogna original. Contains no poisonous Fugu powder.
Lady in White
Swan’s Neck Vodka, Cointreau, Meringue
* a vodka version of the Savoy’s ” White Lady” renamed after the spooky 80′s flick
Corpse Reviver #2
Gin, Lillet, Lemon, Absinthe
* another gem from the Savoy Cocktail book. Unchanged. Don’t mess with something that’s already dead.
Swan’s Neck Infusions @ Lafittesf.com
Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 7:04
Swan’s Neck Infusions @ Lafitte Restaurant in San Francisco:
http://yfrog.com/nxpx1jhj
Thanks Russell!!
THE ROMAN HOLIDAY COCKTAIL – NEW TO DRINK MENU @ COTOGNA RESTAURANT
Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 10:26
The new Roman Holiday cocktail, on the drink menu now at Cotogna.
Made with Swan’s Neck Vodka, OJ, Campari, Vermouth di Torino
Hamada Nectarine Rose Swan’s Neck Martinis @ Lafitte!
Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 16:44
Drop by Lafitte to try this incredible infusion:
http://pixelpipe.com/ticket/rhrJl3XLT20/T5xA-aE7_7o/6280f530-4e34-41a8-82ae-d0889c68b40d
Hamada Nectarine Rose Swan’s Neck Martinis!
Swan’s Neck-Marinated Grilled Cheese Sandwich Martini @ Laffite
Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 16:39
Grilled cheese sandwich marinating in Swan’s Neck at www.lafittesf.com
Swan’s Neck is featured for the month of October by Chef Russell Jackson!!
Grilled cheese martinis!
Swan’s Song By Levanah Ananda at Elixir Saloon
Friday, September 23, 2011 - 10:49
Swan’s Song
By Levanah Ananda at Elixir Saloon
1.5 oz swans neck vodka
1oz perfect purée of napa valley pink guava purée.
0.5oz fresh lime juice
0.25oz organic agave
Method:
Pour ingredients into a shaker add ice. Shake well and strain over fresh ice in a double old fashioned. Garnish with a lime wheel dipped in cocoa powder.
CONTEMPORARY MINIMALISM @ HARLOT – ON BOTTLE SERVICE MENU!!
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 13:24
Contemporary minimalism @ Harlot in San Francisco – on the Bottle Service Menu!!!!
JAKE EXPERIMENTING WITH SWAN’S NECK @ LAFITTE
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 13:19
Jake experimenting with Swan’s Neck Vodka @ Lafitte:
1.5 oz Swan’s Neck Vodka
1.5 oz Bardstown Whiskey
0.5 oz Cocchi Americano
Shake, serve up with a Lemon Twist
And:
1.5 oz Swan’s Neck Vodka
1.o oz Dimmi
0.25 oz Luxardo bitters
Dash of Chocolate bitters
Shake, serve up
EXPERIMENTING WITH SWAN’S NECK @ KOKKARI
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 13:12
Experimenting with Swan’s Neck Vodka @ Kokkari:
2 parts Swan’s Neck Vodka
1 part Dimmi
1 part Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
2 drops Orange bitters
0.50 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
Shaken, served up with a lemon peel
BUFFALO @ COTOGNA EXPERIMENTING
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 13:02
Buffalo LoGrasso experimenting with Swan’s Neck @ Cotogna Restaurant.
1 oz Swan’s Neck Vodka
1 oz Dimmi
0.5 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon
1/2 bar spoon simple syrup
herbs & flowers
Served Tall on the rocks
And:
1.5 oz Swan’s Neck Vodka
0.75 oz Cardamaro
0.50 oz Dimmi
2 dashes house-made orange bitters
Shaken, served up with a lemon peel
The Doctored Julius @ Cotogna By Buffalo LoGrasso
Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 12:09
The Doctored Julius, on the menu at Cotogna. Created by Jason “Buffalo” LoGrasso, San Francisco Chronicle 2011 Bar Star and Bar Manager for Quince & Cotogna restaurants:
Doctored Julius
Swan’s Neck Vodka, Orange, Vanilla Honey, Fresh Cream
2oz Swans Neck Vodka
1oz Fresh OJ
3/4oz Heavy cream
1/2 oz Vanilla infused Honey
1/2oz lemon juice
1/2 oz egg white
