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“[WITH COCKTAILS] IT IS IMPORTANT TO
           GET INTENSE AND DELICATE FLAVORS

               TO ACHIEVE THE PERFECT DRINK”                                     SEBA’S TIPS FOR AN

                                                             —SEBA GARCÍA          UNFORGETTABLE
                                                                                       COCKTAIL


         ORIENTAL JIMADOR                                                       GOOD ICE
                                                                                “Without ice, there’s no party.
                                                                                When friends come to my home, I
                                                                                make all types of ice. For example,
                                                                                cucumber juice ice for Gin and
         INGREDIENTS                                                            Tonic.”
         1½ oz. Jimador tequila
         ½ oz. Aperol                                                           GOOD GLASSWARE
         1½ oz. Lychee syrup                                                    “Having good glasses, coasters,
         1 oz. Lemon juice                                                      and decoration is key to creating a
         ½ oz. Passion fruit juice
                                                                                great experience.”
         PREPARATION
                                                                                SAMPLE BEFORE MIXING
         Mix the ingredients in a                                               “Not all gins and not all limes are
         cocktail shaker and serve                                              the same. Try everything on its
         very cold. Garnish with
         lemongrass, sprigs of mint,                                            own.”
         dried orange or grapefruit,
         and dried rose buds.                                                   GOOD QUALITY ALCOHOL
                                                                                “Pay attention to the brand and
                                                                                product you use. Always serve the
                                                                                best quality.”

         At Bar Presidente in the La Recoleta                                   CHEERS
         neighborhood of Buenos Aires,                                          “Never forget to offer a toast.”
         Argentina, the Oriental Jimador is
         served in a unique ceramic lychee
         shaped cup.



         FOR A DISTINCTIVE ATMOSPHERE AND SUPERB

         COCKTAILS, SEBA GARCÍA RECOMMENDS...
      PHOTOS COURTESY OF BAR PRESIDENTE; EMPLOYEES ONLY, EMILIE BALTZ; JAVIER ROMERO; BROKEN SHAKER
                                                           2. SAZERAC BAR,
                                                       1   ROOSEVELT HOTEL                                   3
                                                           —New Orleans
                                                           “For Tom Collins fans, here
                                                           they serve a delicious Ramos
                                                           Gin Fizz”.
                                                           therooseveltneworleans.com


                                                                                    3. EMPLOYEES ONLY—
                                                                                    New York “Order a Matahari,
                                                                                    elegantly served and with an
                                                                                    unequaled flavor.”
                                                                                    employeesonlynyc.com

         1. BROKEN SHAKER—Miami
         “I like it when they serve cocktails that are in season, so ask
         the bartender for a recommendation.” freehandhotels.com                2


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