Sable Kitchen Bar
It’s starting to cool down outside so how about warming up with a hot n’spicy cocktail? From Jamaican Jerk Bitters to Valentina Hot Sauce, three Chicago restaurants have added a kick to their new fall cocktail menus that might make you leave those mittens behind…
“Simulacrum” available at Sable Kitchen & Bar (111 N. State Street) courtesy of Bartender Fred Sarkis
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- ¾ oz Caffe Moka
- Barspoon Sambuca
- 2 Dashes Bitter End Jamaican Jerk bitters
- Stir and serve up
“Evil Ways” available at South Water Kitchen (225 N. Wabash Avenue) courtesy of Bartender Sarah McComber
- 3 oz Metropolitan Krankshaft Kolsch Ale
- 3 oz Red Pepper Puree
- ½ oz Agave Tequila
- 1 oz Valentina Hot Sauce
- ¾ oz Worcestershire Sauce
- ¾ oz Lemon Juice
- Dash of Salt
- Dash of Pepper
“Hott & Dirty” available at Encore Liquid Lounge (171 W. Randolph Street) courtesy of Bartender Jason Davis
- 1 oz Olive Juice
- ½ oz Tabasco Sauce
- 3.5 oz Vodka
- Shake and serve in martini glass
And if you prefer a little whiskey to keep you warm, 312 Chicago recently added a new Barrel-Aged Cocktail Program that debuts a different bourbon beauty every month. For the month of November, the Italian restaurant will feature a “Barrel-Aged Boulevardier” :
- 1.5 parts Bourbon/Rye Blend from High West
- ½ part Carpano Antica (or other sweet Vermouth)
- 1.5 parts Campari
