Before we head into connaught.co.uk/restaurants-bars/connaught-bar/">The Connaught Bar, I want to make sure you know this is a two parter. Did you listen to part 1 of Ago Perrone’s story? Then you already know that he is Director of Mixology for The Connaught Bar. If you are flummoxed and have no idea what I’m talking about then head back to last week’s episode where you can hear the beginning of Ago’s journey. If you’re set, then let’s head to Mayfair - Carlos Place, to be exact and one of my favorite hotels in the world.

I’m Susan Schwartz, your drinking companion, and this is Lush Life Podcast, every week we are inspired to live life one cocktail at a time by the best in the industry.  

So we left off as the Connaught Bar came calling. So exciting...no more faffing about - let’s jump right in...with Ago...and that knocking door.

This week’s cocktail, the SWEET & Z is inspired by the story of 2 guests that are completely different but the best of friends ; one in fashion with a love of strong drinks like the Negroni, the other a quieter soul with a love of fine food and sweeter drinks, his favourite being the Golden Cadillac.

This drink is a tribute to them with the bitterness of the negroni and sweetness of the golden Cadillac. Add a bit of chocolate candy and you have the Sweet & Z!

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Patron Reposado Tequila
• 30 ml Martini Rubino
• 30 ml Galliano L’aperitivo
• Cacao Cascara light cream
• Galliano L’Autentico

Method:

Put all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, stir. Strain into a champagne coupe glass over diamond of ice. Add a ring of chocolate and spray with grapefruit and basil essence

Yeah, it’s tough to make, so much better to head to the Connaught and have one of the excellent staff make it for you there.

You’ll find the cocktail martini recipe and all the cocktails on ALushLifeManual.com, where you’ll also find all the ingredients in our shop.

Full Episode Details: http://bit.ly/2JRCq81

Always remember the wise words of Oscar Wilde, “All things in moderation, including moderation,” and always drink responsibly!

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