Oakroom Mixology 2.0

My first drink menu was a trial by fire! Never had I actually designed my own menu, yet that was my task. My inspiration for our first menu was rooted in the classic cocktails that have withstood the test of time. My goal was to provide a little new to match the old. Our first menu focused mainly on classics while I used the time between menus to come up with new cocktails that would bring new and exotic flavors to our taster's palate. I wish to take this opportunity to highlight a few select cocktails, my favorites especially...

The Sanguine Seaside

This drink is meant to be along the sweeter side of things, using Skyy Pineapple infusion, X- Rated Liqueur, blood orange syrup, and fresh squeezed Orange juice. The flavors here are heavy on citrus and mango with pineapple at the finish.

Youth Serum #9

This is a very healthy drink (if there is such a thing), incorporating our in house apple/strawberry/vanilla vodka with hibiscus tea and Ras el Hanout syrup. The very approachable flavor of the vodka itself makes this drink very light on brute, alcohol taste. The ras el hanout syrup brings forward interesting spice notes of cinnamon, clove, and peppercorns. The hibiscus flavor comes forward at the end along with the warm vanilla. I love this cocktail!

Essence D'Yvette

Creme Yvette is an old and VERY hard to find violet liqueur. Due to our inabillity to aquire this liquer we decided to make it by cutting vodka with simple syrup and adding violet extract. To enjoy the unique violet flavor I mix the creme yvette with a touch of vodka and lillet blanc. This is a very light and classic drink with suprisingly little alcoholic signature. The watermelon caviar garnish helps to add a little color and subtle summer flavor to the cocktail.

The Rachael Alexander

In order to honor Diageo Distribution Corporation during their visit with us during the last Derby, we crafted a unique Ciroc vodka infusion. I decided to steep lavendor in the sirit for 24 hours and then replaced the lavendor with honeydew melon and cantaloupe. After a 6 day total infusion the spirit was complete. I mix this with plum wine and apple juice to keep the delicate melon and lavendor flavors forward. This drink is very light and perfect for the hot months of summer.

Fire and Brimstone

Easily the quirkiest of my cocktails this cocktail was invented around the garnish, bourbon smoked seasalt. I needed a spirit that loves smoke and so I chose Cabo Wabo Tequila. I then add fresh orange juice, simple syrup, and prickly pear puree. This is actually a very balanced cocktail yet the smoke flavor comes through and pairs well with the sweet citrus and light melon flavor of the prickly pear. When you're ready for a walk on the wild side, come walk on the coals...

Next time your travels bring you to Louisville, treat yourself to a true drinking experience at Max's Bar in the historic Seelbach hotel.