Photo: Genae Jefferson
24 - Ceres Magazine - Oct/Nov 2015
It was a long and wild day. My connecting bus was late, therefore missing the train. As usual, my commuter mates and I grumbled, but also laughed and accepted our predicament. For us, commuting is a way of life, and we know exactly how to rectify the situation: our favorite local Union Station drinking establishment, Traxx, and a sophisticated martini that would comfort any soul.
As we travel over to the bar, we are struck as usual by how elegant and historical the décor of Union Station is. The high ceilings, the tiled expansive floors, the ghosts of travelers past. We settle into our familiar seats at the bar, take a deep well-deserved sigh, and proceed with enjoying the evening.
Our bartenders of the night? Well the much beloved Sephton and Cassidy (try his ToKillA Fashion), who always caution that the only drink worth drinking is a drink made well. I order the Martini, with three olives, a sipping drink that has withstood the test of time. My friend orders the “crafted beer,” which better suits her laid-back personality. We open the artisanal menus to venture a little bit to eat ...
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This is one ride you gladly give up
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Ingredient:
• Sugar
• 1.5 oz VS or VSOP Cognac
• 0.75 oz Cointreau
• 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
How to make a Sidecar Cocktail:
• Coat the rim of a cocktail glass with sugar and set aside. (Do this a few minutes ahead of time so the sugar can dry and adhere well to the glass.)
• Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice.
• Shake, and strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a piece of orange peel.
Making Tracks at Traxx…
By Genae Jefferson
http://liquor.com/recipes/sidecar/#gs.wx5gpDU
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