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THE GRIFFITH
Officially LA’s favorite cocktail, The Griffith is an acclaimed award winner. Created in 2014, it evokes the flavors of Los Angeles as it’s deep and complex (like a Hollywood actor), fresh (like the breeze off Santa Monica Pier) and unforgettable (like the first time you land at LAX).
The Griffith Cocktail is designed to work with freshly prepared food and is the perfect drink to hand your home chef while they prepare a masterpiece. If possible, use local lemons and cucumbers grown in season.
You’ll like The Griffith Cocktail because it’s sweet and fresh with a little bit of a bite. Here’s Melkon‘s take on the drink: ‘Many great cities have signature cocktails. It’s time for Los Angeles to create a drink to call its own, something that reflects the local culture that we can savor with friends and share with visitors.’
Ingredients
- 1 oz Greenbar Poppy Amaro
- 1 oz Greenbar Garden Vodka
- 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- 3 slices Cucumber
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