Zakuski Mule, Windows Lounge

Windows Lounge is located in the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles. Starting daily at 4pm, they serve appetizers which they describe as a refined approach to street food (aka StrEAT food). After a touristy day in Los Angeles, the Zakuski Mule (I love trying to say this name in a Russian accent) was the perfect pick me up cocktail. It's a smash of flavor to the palate and an invigorating herbal citrus aroma for the nose. I can also see it as a refreshing a spa day cocktail, although a cocktail would negate all the benefits of a spa day.

The Drink - Zakusi Mule
Chopin vodka, fever tree ginger beer, fresh lime, agave syrup, cucumber, dill

The Place - Windows Lounge
Los Angeles, Beverly Hills
Monday to Saturday 11am-1:30am, Sunday 5pm - 12:30am, full bar
http://www.fourseasons.com/losangeles/dining/lounges/windows_lounge/

Other drinks from Windows Lounge
Bellini
Ginger Rey


Other pictures from the visit

Korean Tacos and Kimchi

Cotton Candy

Churros

Love the light fixtures at the Windows Lounge

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Whitney's Flip, Red Medicine

Meet the Whitney's Flip at Red Medicine in LA. Don't let the soft foamy appearance and lovely smooth flavor fool you. Pay attention to the name ;-) and the ingredients, Hennessy VS, Rittenhouse Bonded Rye, Orgeat, Lemon, Cara Cara Orange, Fee Bros. Old Fashioned Bitters and a Farm Egg.  It sings sweet and smooth to you when you drink it but stay outta the bath tub afterwards!

***Written by Drinks in the City correspondent, Steven Ballinger.

The Skinny
Open daily 6pm - 2am
http://redmedicinela.com/

Notes by Drinks in the City
This LA cocktail also caught my eye on their website cocktails menu:
#67 Ocho Blanco Tequila, Cucumber, Lime, Agave
Built over ice and topped with pickled cucumber, shallot, and chiles
‘Bloodless Maria’.

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Peach Margarita, Ago

Ago, an Italian restaurant specializing in Tuscan cuisine, is located in the West Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles. The restaurant is a partnernship between Chef Agostino Sciandri and the actor Robert Deniro. Given my weakness for tequila, I ordered the Peach Margarita. With premium tequila, fresh peach puree, and lime, this drink is simply refreshing. I must admit, I asked for an additional lime just in case the peach was too sweet. With the squeeze of the lime, the cocktail was perfect.

The Skinny
Weekday lunch and dinner 7 nights a week, full bar
http://agorestaurant.com/
Peach Margarita, $12

More pictures from dinner:

Piccola Parmagiana (eggplant)

Cherry

Creme Brulee

Cannoli 

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The Ginger Rey, Windows Lounge

After a long scenic drive down the coast from San Francisco to Los Angeles, the Windows Lounge at the Four Seasons had the perfect renergizing drink:  The Ginger-Rey.  It's a zesty combination of Patron Reposado Tequila, King's Ginger Liquer, fresh lime, agave and passion fruit puree.

An added treat to complete the tequila experience at the Four Seasons is the Punta Mita Tequila Massage.  Per the Spa brochure, "Blended together, tequila and sage form the basis of the Punta Mita massage. Both these ingredients are antiseptic, good for cleansing and detoxifying the body. The treatment is specially designed to improve circulation, aid digestion and relieve the fatigue of jet lag."  Did I go for it?  Of course I did.

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