Summer Cocktailing at La Côte
Sip cocktails on the French Riviera by way of the Fontainebleau.
June 25, 2012
We already love La Côte for its chic Mediterranean ambiance, stunning views, and South of France-inspired menu. Now, the poolside eatery is adding seasonal cocktails to its repertoire. Take a dip and drop in for one of the new Beach Bum, Castaway, and Raspberry Collins concoctions—or mix them up at home.
Castaway
SERVES ONE
1 1/2 ounces Bacardi OakHeart Spiced Rum
1 ounce Marie Brizard Apry Apricot Brandy
1 ounce mango purée
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1 dash lemon bitters
cinnamon
sugar
In a shaker, combine all ingredients in the order listed. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass with fresh ice and a cinnamon-sugar rim. Orange slice and cinnamon stick garnish.
Raspberry Collins
SERVES ONE
1 1/2 ounces Grey Goose Vodka or Bombay Sapphire Gin
2 ounces ginger beer
2 tbsp. lemon juice
6 raspberries
1/2 ounces rock candy syrup (or simple syrup)
1 lemon wedge
Combine liquor, ginger beer, lemon juice, and syrup in a shaker and shake well. Strain into a Collins glass with fresh ice. Drop four or five raspberries in the drink. Toothpick two raspberries to use as garnish along with lemon wedge.
Beach Bum
SERVES ONE
1 ounce pressed lime juice
3 small pieces peeled, chopped ginger
1 1/4 ounces mango purée
1/4 ounce apricot liqueur
1 1/2 ounces Avión Silver Tequila
Muddle ginger and add to shaker with all other ingredients. Shake well for twenty seconds and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Lime wedge and lemon twist garnish.
4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; fontainebleau.com
