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TWA884 Jun 2, 2026 4:21 pm

Smoked Eggplant Spritz - Blanco tequila, Cappelletti apertivo, lime, smoked eggplant, soda

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Philadelphia

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corky Jun 2, 2026 4:43 pm


Originally Posted by TWA884 (Post 37780324)
Smoked Eggplant Spritz - Blanco tequila, Cappelletti apertivo, lime, smoked eggplant, soda

Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Philadelphia

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I am not an eggplant fan but how interesting.

Miesque Jun 2, 2026 4:54 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 37780345)
I am not an eggplant fan but how interesting.

Yea, that is one vegetable you will never ever see me cook or eat - really don't care for the taste/texture

TWA884 Jun 2, 2026 5:16 pm


Originally Posted by Miesque (Post 37780355)

Originally Posted by corky (Post 37780345)
I am not an eggplant fan but how interesting.

Yea, that is one vegetable you will never ever see me cook or eat - really don't care for the taste/texture

I'm a huge eggplant fan. I love it in just every type of preparation as long is it is properly cooked; I don't care for it al dente.

That being said, the eggplant flavor was barely noticeable; they only infuse the simple syrup with it.

Here is the recipe as published by the Philadelphia Magazine:

To make the smoked eggplant spritz at Friday Saturday Sunday, they infuse smoked eggplant into simple syrup, then serve it in an icey glass with black tequila, Cappelletti (a slightly bitter, herbal Italian aperitif) and a splash of soda (garnish with orange twist and mint). It’s the perfect drink to get your appetite going for Friday Saturday Sunday’s epic tasting menu.

DELee Jun 2, 2026 7:19 pm

No eggplants, just cocktails and a Malbec at Castaways in Burbank:
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Our view towards Downtown Burbank and the backside of Griffith Park:
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David

BamaVol Jun 2, 2026 9:54 pm


Originally Posted by Miesque (Post 37780355)
Yea, that is one vegetable you will never ever see me cook or eat - really don't care for the taste/texture

l love the stuff, but most of all when it has been sliced thin, breaded and fried. I don’t think I’d care for it in a drink though.

BamaVol Jun 3, 2026 4:31 pm

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The Monroe. I wasn’t sure what to do with the cinnamon stick. I eventually put it out in the drink.

KDS777 Jun 3, 2026 6:42 pm

That looks tasty.

DELee Jun 7, 2026 11:06 am

Rosewater Old Fashioned at Toranj Manhattan Beach:
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David

BamaVol Jun 7, 2026 2:35 pm

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Belmont Jewel. Still on the chalkboard a day after the race. Four Roses bourbon, lemonade, pomegranate juice.



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specialty cocktails for June.

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Bartender Joy made me a Bourbon Bee Happy taster. She is leaving in 2 weeks for Virginia, we will miss her.

pseudoswede Jun 8, 2026 1:18 pm


Originally Posted by Miesque (Post 37780283)
(sidenote - I used the same sweet vermouth I use for Manhattan's - Carpano Antica - I cannot stress how much better cocktails with Sweet Vermouth taste with that brand)

This is available at my local Costco for $35/bottle. I, too, have been using it with my negronis.

(In lieu of an orange peel, I add a splash of the Kirkland Signature orange liqueur.)

DELee Jun 8, 2026 10:08 pm

Margarita & Old Fashioned at The Baked Potato, Studio City, CA:
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David


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