"Bleecker Street" & East River Fog

Tune so Nice - Cocktail with Spice:
During the coldest time of the year it's wonderful to be able to create a cozy environment and cuddle up to your loved one(s). A feeling of joy sweeps over you as you're going through the linen closet and spot that particular blanket that has kept you comfort on many a winters night. Pine and cinnamon wafts across your nose as you light the candles from last season. For music a familiar duo will do. A melodic Batman and Robin if you will. Born and raised in the NYC area, Simon and Garfunkel were both touched by the city's magical, magnetic charm and you can certainly feel it in the song "Bleecker Street." The warm tone of vocal harmony and strummed acoustic guitar will certainly set the warm and cozy ambiance you're looking for. You've thoughtfully set out the English toffee, peanut brittle and biscoff cookies. You're almost set, yet there's still one more thing you remember that makes this all complete; the top hat to your snowman, the ribbon on your present or the star on your tree. You need a toasty warm beverage with all the winter spice to take this experience to a new paradigm.

"$30 pays your rent..."

East River Fog:
When those "New York winters are bleeding [you]," one of the best comforts to be had is a hot cup of cheer. As the fog rolls in off the East River bank and settles over Bleecker Street, it feels as though Creeping Death approaches the city. The only deliverance from this dreary chill must be that of ancient ritual. The lambs blood painted on your door is transposed into the scent of cloves and cinnamon in your apple cider. Hearing the gentle simmer begin, you know your spirits will soon be lifted. The ideal spirit to enliven you in this ceremony is the distinct characteristics of añejo tequila. To round out the imperious voices in this liquid poetry, you'll need a sacrament sized pat of (unsalted) butter. Stirring together the creamy, rich rhymes of this benediction in a mug deliver you from the shroud of gloom.

Ingredients:
1.5 oz añejo tequila
6 oz apple cider mix*
1 tbsp (unsalted) butter
Garnish: candy cane

*Cider mix: Gently simmer 1 gallon apple cider with 10 cinnamon sticks and 2 oz whole cloves for 20 min or until fragrant. Take off heat. Add 2 cups orange juice (fresh squeezed if possible). Strain solids (grab a hot pad first).

We hope you cozied up with this song playing as you enjoyed this cocktail. 

Here's to all the forgotten folk music out there that still has a strong hold on our hearts when we let it in.

Cheers and Happy Holidays!

Henry & Jehiah

TnT

Shhhh & Prince Alexander

The party vibe has dwindled, everyone is fast asleep, but you feel well dressed, alive and sexy. Now it's just the two of you, ready for a slow jam and a nice cocktail to bring you even closer together. You drop the needle on your favorite Prince album, squeak the cork off the cognac and light the candles. The sweltering chemistry in the room will be impossible to interrupt, making for the ideal 'Gold Experience'. Heavy breathing, touching and sipping ensue without hesitation. The cocktail sweats in a curvy, bulbous glass and the crackles from the vinyl act as fireworks in the surreal, dreamy background. Wailing guitar, floaty vocals and a steady rhythm section coax you further into this indulgent sensual seduction.

Prince Alexander

Deep ruby color of Port, sultry taste of Cognac, robust flavors of Chai and Earl Grey and the lingering sweetness of Vanilla bean and cream forge an experience unlike any other... One to remember... It coats... It stays with you... You won't ever want to interrupt the flow and will always be wanting more. A perfect sensual delight with many layers and a legacy of flavor that whispers music in your ear that will rock your world. When sipped it will break it on down into your private affair of captivating melodies from your wildest dreams. 

Ingredients:
1.5 oz Cognac
.75 oz Ruby Port
.75 oz vanilla bean chai tea infused honey syrup*
1 oz cream
Garnish with nutmeg

*Honey Syrup infusion
Steep 4 tea bags of vanilla bean chai tea in 6 ounces of hot water for 15 min. Discard tea bags. Pour 6 ounces of honey into the warm tea and stir until honey is dissolved.

Method:
Pour Cognac, Ruby Port and honey syrup into a shaker. Add ice. Shake (or thrust) and strain into a coupe or snifter. In a clean shaker add 1 oz cream. Put the spring from your hawthorne strainer into the shaker and procreatively shake. Strain cream over the back of a spoon on top of the cocktail. Garnish with nutmeg.

Here's to the late and great Prince. Your music will always influence the music of this world to come.

You are missed. 

Cheers!

T'n'T