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Dave and Stuff Oct 4, 2006 11:39 PM

Single Best Cocktail in LA?

I want to steal some great cocktail recipes...I already have pilfered from the Hungry Cat...What other bar/cocktail can I not pass up?

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    abseygale Oct 8, 2006 03:28 PM

    Buddha's Belly has a gingerita, made with shochu. I believe they make a strong tea with fresh ginger, mix in plenty of sugar while it's hot, cool it down and then serve mixed with shochu over ice.

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      Jesdamala Oct 8, 2006 01:10 AM

      Wow, will most certainly go for it next time! Thanks!

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        yogachik Oct 8, 2006 12:48 AM

        I LOVE the Ivy Gimlet!!!! My favorite drink, and no one does it like they do (and yes, it has mint)

        1. Fresser Oct 7, 2006 11:30 PM

          You can't beat the Ivy Gimlet! Minty and refreshing and it packs a punch.

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            Jesdamala Oct 7, 2006 11:54 PM

            Are you thinking the Ivy's Mint Julep? If yes, fabulous. Never had a gimlet with mint.

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              Fresser Oct 8, 2006 12:05 AM

              Nope, not Mint Julep. It's their house drink, gimlet.

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            Ernie Oct 6, 2006 06:06 PM

            Martinis at Musso & Frank. Great stuff and the atmosphere and old bartenders are great.

            1. Maxmillion Oct 5, 2006 10:21 PM

              Apparently Yamashiro does a Lychee Martini that's supposed to be good. If you post the cocktails that you have cribbed from Hungry Cat on Homecooking board, would you pls post a link here?

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                yogachik Oct 5, 2006 09:35 PM

                Katsuya also has a ginger martini, and some sort of watermelon concoction that is also great.

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                  Cucinamore Oct 5, 2006 09:19 PM

                  Katsuya on San Vicente serves a great cocktail called Burning Mandarin. Mandarin vodka with a bit of jalapeno--just the right balance of hot to sweet.

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