Side Ride Cocktail with Cheese Pairings by Sas Stewart
Side Ride Cocktail with Cheese Pairings by Sas Stewart
An original Vermont gin concoction
This collaboration between Vermont Creamery and Sas Stewart, the co-founder of Vermont’s Stonecutter Spirits, is one bright blend of flavor with an equally summery cheese pairing. Simple and refreshing, this original cocktail mixes aged gin with a dash of lemon juice and bitters, with a garnish of cool sage and lemon, paired with a hand-crafted bite featuring creamy Bijou, caramelized apples, smoked salmon, a hint of dill and creme fraiche atop a crisp cracker.
Side Ride Cocktail with Cheese Pairings by Sas Stewart
An original Vermont gin concoction - Prep Time : 15 min
- Total Time : 15 min
- Serves 1
Ingredients
- For the Cocktail:
- 1 ½ oz. Gin, like Stonecutter Spirits Single Barrel Gin
- 1 oz. Gran Marnier
- ½ oz. Lemon juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Sage leaf for garnish
- Lemon peel for garnish
- For the Cheese Pairings:
- 1 ea. Vermont Creamery Bijou, 4 oz.
- 1 ea. La Panzanella Mini Croccatini, 6 oz.
- Caramelized apple
- Smoked salmon
- 1 dollop Vermont Creamery Creme Fraiche
- Fresh dill
Cocktail Directions
- Combine gin, Gran Marnier, lemon juice, and bitters in shaker.
- Stir 8-12 seconds and strain into chilled coupe glass.
- Lightly rub sage leaf on rim of coupe and float in drink along with lemon peel.
How to Cut and Serve
- Slice bijou into rounds and place on top of cracker and top cheese with thinly sliced caramelized apple and healthy crumble of smoked salmon.
- Using a small spoon, place a small dollop of crème fraîche on top of salmon. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill.
For more tips on how to slice and serve, see our Cut Guide.
