THE GILDED BELLINI

A BRUNCH, LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINING DESTINATION WITH ON-AIR CORRESPONDENT BRIELLE GALEKOVIC

A Los Angeles-based brunch and cocktail blog by Brielle Galekovic.

Tis The Season For Fall Cocktail Specials | My Favorites in LA

One of my favorite parts of a new season is the cocktail specials that are created at different bars and restaurants! There's nothing more fun than a festive concoction to get you in the spirit of the chillier weather and changing leaves. Take a break from your daily PSL and indulge in some of my favorite cocktails found at some of my favorite spots in LA. And if you're from out of town, have no fear: Recipes are included! Cheers!

CORNSTAR AT GRACIAS MADRE

Corn Star at Gracias Madre

Ingredients:

Cornchata

Corn flake washed reposado tequila

Vago elote

Agave

Aromatic bitters

Cinnamon-cornflake rim

STRAWPEÑO AT LUCCHINI PIZZERIA & BAR

Strawpeño at Lucchini Pizzeria and Bar

Ingredients:

1.5oz Strawberry and Jalapeño infused “Riazul” Reposado Tequila

.5oz Cointreau

.5oz Agave Nectar

1oz Lime Juice

Garnish:

Strawberry and Jalapeño slice with Half Salted Rim

Glass:

Old Fashioned

Directions:

Add everything into mixing tin, shake well and strain over fresh ice in a half salted rim Old Fashioned glass

Lucchini Pizzeria & Bar is also doing football game day specials on Sunday’s, Monday’s and Thursday’s with Bottomless mimosas for $30, Bud Light bucket of beers for $30 and Bloody Mary pitchers for $30!

SLICE OF SPICE AT LUCCHINI PIZZERIA & BAR

SLICE OF SPICE

Ingredients:

1.5oz Effen Cucumber Vodka

.5oz St Germain Elderflower Liqueur

1oz Lemon juice

.5oz Jalapeno and Cilantro Nectar

Garnish:

Jalapeno Slice and Half Celery Salt Rim

Glass: Old Fashioned

Directions:

Add all ingredients to mixing tin with ice. Shake well and strain over fresh ice

THE PINK KNOT AT RIVIERA 31

The Pink Knot at Riviera 31

Ingredients:

Tequila

Lime Juice 

Agave Syrup

Fresh Raspberry

Triple Sec

Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is partnering with Breast Cancer Research in the month of October to donate $2 per Pink Knot purchased at their bar, Riviera 31.

M'OAXACA (MOHAWK-A) AT MOHAWK BEND

Cocktails at Mohawk Bend

Ingredients:

Ixa Reposado Tequila

 St. George Raspberry Liqueur

 Hibiscus

 Fresh lime juice

 Basil & smoke

Served on the rocks

Mohawk Bend, Thom & Sergio 2017

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Drink Like Australians Do | Unique Gin Cocktail Recipes from Yamagen, QT Gold Coast

I don't know about you, but I have ALWAYS wanted to visit Australia. Especially now that it's fall and the chillier weather is upon us, I can't help but daydream about a fabulous vacation far away for some warmth,  a chill vibe, some killer Australian vacay cocktails (maybe sip on them with some locals too) and a truly fabulous experience. You too? But where would we go? Well...

Hollywood starlets like Amber Heard are jetting off to the hottest restaurants around the world like Yamagen, the newly launched restaurant nestled in designer hotel QT Gold Coastfor sassy summer vacations. But let’s face it, getting summer vacation time granted from your boss is stressful enough to drive you to drink! Fortunately, re-creating specialty cocktails from Yamagen are easy breezy and Gin is all the rage!  If the warm, smooth flavors of Gin spark your interest,  Yamagen has a few that are a must try.

The Utsumi Sour packs a peach punch for a flavorful and fruity cocktail. The Nama Spritzer is a perfect blend of ginger, lime and carbonated sake combined into a refreshingly healthy cocktail while the Tanqueray gives you the kick you need to keep the good times’ rollin. Trying to impress guests? Whip up a pitcher of Yamagens Sake It To Me. With gin, sake, lemon and muddled cucumbers, this refreshing cocktail is guaranteed to transport you to a sandy beach on the Gold Coast.

Don’t fret about missing that glorious Australian escape to the gold coast and white sandy beaches, designer hotel QT Gold Coast and Yamagen are bringing the endless summer to the comforts of your home and bar. 

NAMA SPRITZER

Nama Spritzer

Ingredients

2oz Tanqueray gin, 
1Ž2 oz lime juice, 
1Ž2 oz Ginger Puree
1Ž2 oz Sugar Syrup
top up with 4 oz Carbonated sake

Directions:

Build in a large wine glass over cubed ice.

UTSUMI SOUR

Utsumi Sour

Ingredients:

1 1Ž2 oz Tanqueray gin, 
1Ž2 oz peach liqueur, 
2 muddled aomomo Japanese baby peach, 
1Ž2 oz lemon

Directions:

Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into a rocks glass over ice.

SAKE IT TO ME

Sake It To Me
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