It’s only Tuesday morning but fear not fellow nine-to-fivers, our next installment of the St-Germain Cocktail Challenge Part 3 is in full swing and will get you ready for the weekend (or tonight if you’re into that kind of thing). In this edition we go to Old Town Scottsdale’s contemporary, Citizen Public House. With a one of a kind atmosphere and menu, you can imagine their cocktails being of equal caliber.

The Cocktail: The Persian 

The Venue: Citizen Public House

The Recipe:

1.5 oz Absolut Wild Tea vodka

.5 oz St-Germain

.75 oz House-made sweet and sour

.75 oz Cucumber juice

Serve over rocks in an old fashioned glass and garnish with a lemon peel

7111 East 5th Avenue  Scottsdale, AZ 85251   (480) 398-4208

Compare with Part 2 from The Mint

Compare with Part 1 from Tarbell’s

It’s Friday, the week is over and we’re ready to find some of the best cocktails this city has to offer. But where and what should we drink? Well, fortunately, the St-Germain Cocktail Challenge Part 2 is here. Today’s edition comes to you from Scottsdale’s, The Mint.

The Cocktail: Life Savings Martini

The Venue: The Mint

The Recipe:

2 oz Ultimat Vodka
.5 oz St-Germain
2 Basil leaves
2 Strawberries
.5 oz Agave Nectar
.25 oz Lemon juice
Ginger Soda Topper
Strawberry Half

The Mint 7373 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale AZ 85252  tel: 480 947 6468

Compare this cocktail to Part 1 from Tarbell’s HERE