THE QUEEN ELENA COCKTAIL

After my wonderful trip to Italy last December, I developed a new addiction: AMARO MONTENEGRO. This exquisite Italian herbal liqueur added to espresso, known as Caffe Corretto (or corrected coffee) is liquid heaven. This particular AMARO was named for Queen Elena of Italy, a former Princess of Montenegro.

It's complex flavors create amazing Signature Cocktails as well. Here is my offering to the much loved Queen.

THE QUEEN ELENA TM

Ingredients:

1 oz Amaro Montenegro (Italian Herbal Liqueur)

2 oz Limoncello (Italian Lemon Liqueur)

3-4 oz Italian Blood Orange Soda

Shake Amaro and Limoncello with ice,

Strain into an elegant cocktail flute,

Top off with chilled Blood Orange Soda

HERB WESTPHALEN SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

My updated and more comprehensive website is now live! There are many new cocktails pictured in the GALLERIES as well as Recipes, Information and Press. Please check out the improved site and let me know how you like it. Let's work together on something AMAZING for your Event, Wedding or Personal Signature Cocktail.

Thanks and Happy Cocktails,

Herb

EAGER BIEBER

I created a Mocktail to sooth “BIEBER FEVER” for a Sweet Sixteen Birthday girl and her guests. This tasty non-alcohol treat gave them a real “taste” of Bieber; Chocolate, Berry and Ginger. Even his mic was yummy.

I hand painted 50 glasses with Justin’s famous hair cut, made from a blend of dark and white chocolate.

VALENTINE'S DAY COCKTAIL

FLOWERS, CANDY & CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

Here's a modern twist on a Champagne Cocktail.
It's the best way to give her (or him) all the tradition without the predictable elements:

In a tall flute:

1/2 oz Creme de Violette Liqueur (Flowers)
1 oz White Creme de Cacao (Chocolate)
Top off with Champagne (Bubbly)

Lots of Love!

SUPER BOWL COCKTAILS

IT'S SUPER BOWL TIME!
This Sunday, cheer on your favorite team with your favorite Team Cocktail:

The Packers or The Steelers

Whether you are watching the Super Bowl or hanging with the girls, these will help you in a huddle.

The Packers (Green & Yellow)
1 1/2 oz Reposada Tequila
1/2 oz St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
2 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Coconut Water
Squeeze of fresh lime
Lime wheel for Garnish

The Steelers (Black & Yellow)
2 oz Blavod Black Vodka
1 oz Cointreau
1 oz Black Currant Juice
1 oz Coconut Water
Squeeze of fresh lemon
Lemon wheel for Garnish

Mix (for both)

Shake all ingredients in a shaker with ice,
pour into rocks glass,
garnish with fruit

TIFFANY INSPIRED WEDDING

One of my beautiful brides chose her wedding colors based on Tiffany elegance. She wanted something Original, Stylish and Contemporary in addition to being incredibly delicious. This Signature Wedding Cocktail matched her colors and added that amazing Edible Garnish of a Satin Ribbon with a Silver Jewel. I am so happy you loved your Tiffany Inspired Cocktail my dear Isabella.

Many wonderful years of happiness to you both!

THE TARTAN Cocktail by Herb Westphalen

I've been asked to post the recipe for one of my own Signature Cocktails:

THE TARTAN

I created this a few years ago to showcase some of the trends in culinary and cocktail flavors.
You can use your favorite Scotch or ask for it that way:
- A GRANT Tartan (William Grant's)
- A RED Tartan (Johnny Walker Red)
-A PINCH Tartan (Pinch)... etc
I hope you get a chance to try one... or more.
Thanks and enjoy!

THE TARTAN
2 oz. Scotch (William Grant & Sons)
1 oz. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
1⁄2 oz. Canton Ginger Liqueur
1/4 teaspoon of Ginger Simple Syrup
Dash of Angostura Bitters
Candied Ginger as Garnish

Chill a martini glass
In a shaker, mix all liquid ingredients, add syrup, bitters and shake well
When chilled, strain into a cocktail glass
Garnish with Crystallized Ginger