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"Windswept Cocktail" with Mixologist Joe Vita at Mohegan Sun, CT

At Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT, drinking and gambling go hand-in-hand. Whether you're playing blackjack or the slots, skip the well drinks and get lucky with a nicely-crafted cocktail—at Leffingwells Bar, they'll make you feel like a high roller. Joe Vita whips up their signature Windswept Cocktail created for the opening of "Casino of the Wind."

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Windswept Cocktail by Joe Vita

Behind the Burner: Windswept Cocktail by Joe Vita

Makes 1 serving

INGREDIENTS:

11/2 oz. Bulldog gin
3/4 oz. St. Germain elderflower liqueur
1 oz. brut Champagne
Splash of cranberry juice




PREPARATION:

1. Fill brandy snifter with fresh ice

2. Add Bulldog gin, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, brut Champagne and a splash of cranberry juice.

3. Garnish with a cherry.

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Tips, Tricks and Techniques

  • Windswept Cocktail was created for the opening of Mohegan Sun's newest "Casino of the Wind"
  • Chill glassware first, before you begin mixing the cocktail
  • Be creative and serve cocktails in untraditional glassware
  • Remember this motto: "premium ingredients = premium cocktails"
  • Explore vintage spirits and liqueurs such as St. Germain
  • Because St. Germain is made from elderflower, its flavor profile changes yearly (just like wine)
  • Keep your cocktail balanced, always go easy on sweeter spirits
  • A brut Champagne such as Taittinger will best complement this cocktail
  • If you don't have Champagne, opt for a dry sparkling wine

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Joseph Vita

Food and Beverage Manager, Mohegan Sun

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