Friday, May 18, 2012

Seattle Rumdrops: Drink Locally at Liberty

Drink Locally
Prepared by Keith Waldbauer
April showers brings..? Well, in Seattle, that answer is often, May showers. This Spring, as our ubiquitous rain clouds slowly shrink for the Sun's short debut, I will assure you there is nothing "dry" about Seattle in our view. For this post, we return to our good friends at Liberty, who just released their new cocktail menu. Fittingly, its looking in full bloom. Page after page of new cocktails are there for your drinking enjoyment, but let's go directly to what matters - the one titled, Rum! Lined with plenty of options; Drink Locally catches my eye. Keith Waldbauer, co-owner of Liberty, nods to signal I have made the right choice. First, fresh blueberries and quartered lime wedges are pressed in a Mason jar before me. Then, Novo Fogo Silver Cachaça and a few dashes Scrappy's Aromatic Bitters are added to this rather crafty vessel. So, what about this cocktail's name? Locally owned by Draxos Axinte, Novo Fogo Cachaças need little introduction in these parts. Remember The Rum Collective meeting featuring Novo Fogo last year? If not, take a look at the review! His impressive sugar cane-based line of cachaças demand respect and do wonders when mixed properly. The fabulous array of Scrappy's Bitters are also conveniently crafted here in Seattle. There you have it, an honest name for an honest drink.

The jar is sealed, served and I am told you can shake it up how you like it. Fun!
Lid off, its refreshing, balanced and a perfect drink to start off springtime.

Drink Locally
Prepared by Keith Waldbauer


Cheers! 

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