Since semi-recently moving a little closer to downtown, I have loved having the chance to grab a drink, a coffee, or a bite - or on a great night, all three, at Finca. Bar Manager, Natalie Hamilton has created yet another stunning, interesting, and delicious cocktail for Libretti and Libations.
Finca's cocktail for this round of Libretti and Libations is called Flowers for Aida - ransom old tom gin // lillet blanc // lemongrass syrup // orange bitters // hibiscus ice cubes // edible flowers.
It borders between dry and sweet - never approaching cloying. Floral without being perfumey. It's refreshing, but substantial. And most of all - I can hardly take a sip without wanting to rescue my favorite sundress from the depths of my closet and bask in some sunshine for a hot second. It starts off a beautiful rosy-peachy-straw hue and slowly cascades into an almost fluorescent magenta as the hibiscus ice cube melts, letting those lemony, berry-tinged floral notes shine through along the way.
Pretend you didn't hear that it's forecast to snow in two days. Spring is coming and you're going to want a sip of this to welcome it on by.
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| A few bites from the Pinxtos menu - Boquerone [white anchovy, piperade, chevre, crostini, $2] and Bikini [brioche, leonora cheese, truffle honey, $2] |
FINCA
327 W 200 S // Salt Lake City
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View my last post on Finca's previous cocktail for Libretti and Libations: The Merry Widow -here-
This post is part of a series featuring cocktails from Utah Opera and Salt Lake Magazine's Libretti and Libations. Try an Aida-inspired cocktail and post a photo to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #UtahOperaSips by March 16 to be entered to win a pair of tickets to Utah Opera's production of Aida!
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