Cocktailing Coast to Coast: Call Me Cali
Get to know this savory California Cocktail.
Aug. 27, 2019
From the Cocktail Coast to Coast Series
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Sun on your face, salt in the air, and artichoke in your new favorite cocktail featured in LA Magazine. Introducing the Call Me Cali Cocktail, made with Patrón Reposado and crafted by L.A.’s own Charity Johnson. Expect notes of citrus, vanilla and oak in this savory sipper along with a bit of earthiness — as one would expect of any good cocktail made with California in mind.
Call Me Cali Cocktail Recipe
- 2 oz Patrón Reposado
- .75 oz Chardonnay, artichoke & vanilla agave*
- .75 oz Lemon juice
- .5 oz Almond orgeat
- Garnish:3 Artichoke leaves on a bamboo pick & 2 Edible flowers
- Add all ingredients in a small mixing tin with ice.
- Shake and strain over ice into a rose-bud shaped glass.
- Garnish with 3 raw artichoke leaves and 2 edible flowers.
*Chardonnay, artichoke & vanilla agave:
Steam 1 artichoke for 10 minutes on medium-low heat until semi soft. In a Cambro, dilute 2 parts agave to 1 part hot water. Add the artichokes to agave while still hot from boiling water. Add one sliced vanilla bean. Let steep for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Strain artichoke pieces and vanilla bean. Once agave is infused with vanilla bean and artichoke, add Chardonnay. For 1 quart, add .25 quarts Chardonnay. (Use an oaked California Chardonnay, preferably buttery with body.)