With Erika bearing down on us, we can’t think of a better time to talk liquid refreshments. After riding the storm out, check in with two local mixologists and a craft brew master.
1) Garden-to-Glass at Tanzy
Leave it to the man behind the bar and in charge of the cellar to give locals something to look forward to in September. Tanzy’s master mixologist/advanced sommelier Adam Seger is offering a flight of four, 5-ounce drinks for $11 (a deal!) all next month. These are not just any drinks but concoctions that use garden-fresh ingredients.
Enjoy a fennel gin and tonic, an apple margarita, a vodka-spiked strawberry lemonade and a basil rum punch—all lined up, looking lovely and tasting even better. You’re guaranteed your greens for the evening with one of these. (Mizner Park, 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-922-6699)
2) New at The Office
It’s only fitting that a restaurant called The Office would invite patrons to theWater Cooler. The latest cocktail concoction at the Delray gastropub certainly has water-cooler buzz—and with good reason. The drink features Nolet’s silver gin, fresh cucumber, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sweet gomme. No, that’s not gimme—as in “Gimme another Water Cooler!” Gomme is a drink sweetener used instead of simple syrup; it’s made with gum syrup, which adds a silky texture to the mixture.
Now that you’ve had your lesson for the week, head to The Office—and don’t think about work. The restaurant has summer specials that run through Nov. 30. (201 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-276-3600).
Photo by libbyvision.com.
3) Funky Buddha’s Seasonal Ale
It’s hard to believe, but Halloween decorations already are on sale in stores—a sure sign that autumn is right around the corner. To help put us in the fall mood, Funky Buddha has brewed a seasonal ale “just like moms used to make, only if moms had a penchant for gooey marshmallow, fall spices, and gobs of sweet potato cavorting in one sinful glass.”
That’s the lowdown on Sweet Potato Casserole Strong Ale, which clocks in at 7.9 percent ABV and debuts in four-pack, 12-ounce bottles ($11.99), as well as on draft, starting Sept. 1. Look for it on shelves starting at noon next Wednesday at major retailers including Total Wine, Whole Foods Market, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, The Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s, and select Publix locations.
For more on the local craft beer scene, pick up the September/October issue ofBoca Raton magazine.
About the Author
Lynn Kalber wasn’t born in Boca Raton, but she attended elementary through high school there, so she might as well have been. She’s a graduate of the University of Florida and has been in journalism most of her life, including 26 years at The Palm Beach Post. She’s written feature and food stories, and edited food copy among other jobs, including blogging about wine (The Swirl Girls). Her husband is writer and author Scott Eyman. They live in West Palm Beach with an assortment of cats and dogs.