Spirited Advisor
Salina Sparkler – An infused flavor you cannot resist!
By definition, to infuse is, to steep or soak without boiling to extract soluble or active principles. With a little knowledge about the different spirits and their taste complexions, infusing can be a wonderful way to make, an otherwise boring spirit, intricate and amazingly flavorful liquor.
The key is to match the correct fruits, peppers botanicals, etc. to the correct liquors. Vodka is the most commonly infused spirit. It has the least flavor out of all the spirits and is capable of being infused with the most products. Everything from jalapeños to citrus fruits works with vodka. Rum on the other hand, tends to be spicy and/or smoky and pairs well with mint or exotic fruits. Gin is favorable to pairings with floral botanicals, such as lavender, or vegetables like cucumbers.
Once again pushing the limits of mixology, here at the M&S Grill we bring you three new infused liquors to keep you cool during these sweltering summer months! All these spirits are steeped with their chosen products for 30 days in a cool environment to ensure they fully take on the flavor aspects of the agents used. Our rum soaks a combination of blueberries and peaches, while we infuse our vodka with plum and mango. However, my personal favorite is the rye whiskey we chose to steep with apples and julienne pears.
When I tried this whiskey drinker’s dream, I immediately thought of using it in an old fashion. I wanted to be careful not to mask the glorious flavor we had created in the whiskey and thus had to be careful not to add too many ingredients. I also wanted to make the drink light and refreshing for the summer. What we came up with, is the aptly named Salina Sparkler. Named after my hometown of Salina, KS, this refreshing cocktail includes many aspects of a traditional old fashion, but with a few twists and a whiskey unique to the M&S Grill.
So if you’re tired of drinking the same boring cocktails and looking for a little relief from this summer’s scorching sun, come into M&S Grill and try one of our dozens of signature cocktails guaranteed to keep you cool and improve all negative dispositions!
Salina Sparkler
- 2 oz apple & pear infused rye whiskey
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1 thick orange wedge and dash of Fee Brother’s old fashion bitters
1 thick orange wedge and dash of Fee Brother’s old fashion bitters
The M&S Grill is now offering a timeless History of the American cocktail menu. Ben McCabe is creating the classics and slinging the drinks behind the bar at the M&S Grill on the Plaza. If he doesn’t know it, he’ll create it. The M&S Grill is the only classic American grill on the Plaza, offering contemporary twists on an evolved and expanded menu with nearly 50 items from hearty to healthy and serving local L&C Meats. Drop in for a drink at 47th and J.C. Nichols Parkway, across from the JC Nichols fountain. Questions and reservations: 816-531-7799 or www.mandsgrill.com
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