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Grandioso

‘GRAND CAFE‘

Last week I was in San Francisco for the Fancy Food Show & I had the pleasure of  an amazing evening & a lovely meal with friends at the infamous “Grand Cafe” on 501 Geary Street.

…if someone blindfolded you going in, once through the Grand Entry- you’d open your eyes & feel like you’d arrived in Paris- the sculptures, the cuisine, the ambiance…

My mouth waters just thinking of this tantalizing cocktail-

Grandioso

2 oz Reposado Tequila
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Squeeze Lemon Juice
.5 oz Agave Nectar
Muddled Basil- 3 leaves
Jalapeno- fresh 2 thin slices
Shaken till Bruised
Served on a stem

recipe compliments of
Gregory Nasser
Assistant General Manager
Grand Cafe – Hotel Monaco San Francisco
501 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Filthy Farmgirl Martini

This is for a very special friend of mine that could use a little TLC & a strong drink this week-

4 oz Gin
2 T. Dry Vermouth
5 T. Olive Juice

1 t. Ojai Jalapeño Jelly
5 Large Olives
Ice

Rinse two Cocktail Glasses with water and place in the freezer for a few minutes while you prepare the drink.

Fill your Martini Shaker with the above ingredients, including the olives.

Shake hard about 10 times, helping the Ojai Jalapeño Jelly dissolve.

Remove Cocktail Glasses from freezer and pour out any excess water.

Promptly fill the glasses with Cocktail & serve it up with a prepared appetizer & a wink~

enjoy!