The Tenth in a Row – EGADS!

Posted By SeanMike on June 17, 2009

Wow, I’ve managed to hit ten in a row!  I’ve been enjoying this but  I feel like it’s a milestone or something.

I’m keeping tonight’s short, not to disrespect it’s namesake (who is busy working right now) but because it’s already been a long day for me.

If you’re into cocktails in the DC area and haven’t met Chantal Tseng yet, you need to make your way to the Tabard Inn on a Wednesday or Thursday night and meet her.  She not only makes some great drinks but is a lot of fun to hang out with whether she’s behind the bar or just chilling.

When thinking of a drink for her, I wanted something a bit classy, but I also remembered her Tabard cocktail which included tequila.  She’s engaged to Derek, so I thought – hmmmm, maybe we should have some Domaine de Canton in there, too.  Well – whaddyaknow.

Yes, that's not very good champagne, but I don't have good champagne in a small bottle.

Yes, that's not very good champagne, but I don't have good champagne in a small bottle.

The Chantal
1 1/2 ounces tequila blanco (inocente)
1/2 ounce Domaine de Canton
2 dashes orange bitters (Regan’s #6)
Champagne
Stir over ice and strain into a cocktail glass.  Top with champagne.  Garnish with a long twist of lime peel, or if you’re as bad at it as I am, three small pieces of lime peel.

If you try it with other kinds of champagne, let me know!

[Tenth in a series of drinks named after bloggers, mixologists, and random others who'll hopefully be at Tales.  The first post in the series is here.]

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SeanMike

Engineer by day, debutante by night...no, wait, that's not it. Freelance writer, aspiring mixologist, Harley rider, avid reader, video game reviewer, cat owner, dog lover, beer drinker, and even a Mason - I'm sure there are other things I could use to describe myself, but for now, I'll stick with: tired.

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