Last night, my friend, Devon, and I had the pleasure of attending an invite-only, Grey Goose Vodka-sponsored "Cocktails & Canapes" event at the exclusive Soho House. 

The fun began in Chef Paul's kitchen, as he demonstrated how to make the following holiday party-appropriate hors d'oeuvres:

• Red Grapes with Goat Cheese & Pistachio

• Short Rib Empanadas with Hot Mustard Horseradish

• Bacon-wrapped Scallops

• Smoked Salmon Bites with Dill Creme Fraiche

Between nibbles, we were served two fabulous Grey Goose-based cocktails - both of which I snagged recipes for!  Enjoy...

GREY GOOSE La Poire Golden Harvest

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz Grey Goose La Poire

• ½ oz St Germain

• 1 oz of lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon freshly shucked corn or leftover roasted corn

• ½ oz of agave nectar

• Garnish: Grated nutmeg and chipotle chili powder

• Glassware: Martini

Directions:

1. In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add corn and syrup. 

2. Muddle thoroughly.  

3. Add ice, La Poire, St Germain, and lemon juice - shake vigorously.  

4. Strain into martini glass. 

5. Grate nutmeg over top and sprinkle with chili powder.

GREY GOOSE L’Orange Autumn Sage (this was my personal favorite of the two cocktails)

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ oz Grey Goose L’ Orange

• ½ oz green chartreuse

• 2 1-inch pieces of fennel, diced small

• 3 sage leaves

• ¾ oz agave nectar

• 1 oz lemon juice

• 2 ounces of seltzer

• Garnish: Fennel fronds

• Glassware: Highball or large rocks

Directions:

• In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add:  fennel, sage and syrup. 

• Muddle thoroughly.  

• Add ice, L’ Orange, Chartreuse, and lemon juice - shake vigorously.  

• Strain into glass filled with ice. 

• Top with seltzer and garnish.

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Until we drink again,

Lindsay, The Lunch Belle