Montrio Bistro Mixologist Anthony Vitacca Introduces New Cocktails

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Montrio Bistro Mixologist Anthony Vitacca Introduces New Cocktails

MONTEREY, CA  (December 22nd, 2011) Montrio Bistro, at 414 Calle Principal in Monterey, Mixologist Anthony Viticca introduces new seasonal cocktails.

The "Nouveaux Sing Sling".   This cocktail is Vitacca’s modern interpretation of a pre-prohibition classic, the "Singapore Sling" which was invented in 1915 at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore which still serves thousands a week!  Vitacca serves his version martini-style and makes it with Broker's gin, Cherry Herring, Benedictine, Cointreau, fresh pineapple, grenadine, fresh lime, and Angostura bitters. He makes a foam out of pineapple, lime and grenadine, place that on top of the cocktail and spritzes bitters on top to form the Montrio "M".

The next is one of Vitacca’s originals. It is called "Fairy Dust" and contains Absinthe which is often referred to as "The Green Fairy".  His concoction contains Damrak gin, Kubler absinthe, house-made falernum (ginger, lime, almond, all-spice, clove, rum and simple syrup), Green Chartreuse dust ( evaporated Green Chartreuse crushed into "dust") and fresh lime, garnished with a cocktail onion.

Background on Montrio Bistro:
For 17 years, Montrio has celebrated the heritage and craftsmanship of the local purveyor.  From seed to fork, Montrio’s ingredients have always changed with the season -- as nature intended.  Montrio and Chef Baker are proud to continue that focus with even more emphasis on the delicious and seasonal ingredients that come from our local farmers, ranchers and fishermen.  

Montrio is dedicated to using more local ingredients, showcasing the talents of our local purveyors to produce even more amazing food!  Awaken your senses and feel good about what you eat.  For more information on Montrio or to sign up for our mailing list today call (831) 648-8880.  Montrio is open daily from 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m.  For more information go to www.montrio.com.  Become a Fan on Facebook for special recipes, cooking tips and event details on the Artisan Series classes