Although Mother Nature has not quite flipped the switch over to Fall weather here in the Valley, technically we are all up in Autumn! While you may not be all about boots, scarves and all the hot chocolate you can swallow, the Valley’s bars and restaurants are making the switch in their cocktail menus. What that means for most is a move from the refreshing, cooling drinks to those with a more soothing appeal. If you’re a fan of Windsor (and who isn’t?) and bold and hearty flavors in your cocktails, get ready to adore their new fall cocktail menu. And don’t worry, no pumpkin spice here!
New Fall Cocktail Menu at Windsor
Cocktail No. 36 | Kentucky Bourbon/ Dolin Rouge Vermouth/ Iconic Spiced Honey/ Lustau Sherry/ Spiced Honey Lolipop Garnish
The #36 is a riff on the classic Manhattan, bolstered by locally-made Iconic Cocktail Co. Spiced Honey Syrup, along with Oloroso and PX Sherries, which add complex notes of Plum Jam, Maple, and Tobacco.
Cocktail #40 is just plain dreamy. Base spirits of pot still rum and mezcal are tempered by ripe strawberry syrup, along with Cocchi Barolo Chinato, which is based on the Nebbiolo grape and crafted from a 120-year-old recipe. Infused with Quinine, Rhubarb, Ginger, Cardamom, Cocoa, and other aromatic spices, it’s the Ferrari of Italian dessert wines.
#77 has roots in bartender Manny Pena’s appreciation for Fernet Branca, and the complexity its’ 27 secret ingredients bring to a libation.
Cocktail #83 was born from our love of infusing spirits with Chamomile in this case Bourbon. Sharing the limelight with Gin, Mango, Ginger and Amaro (a not so bitter version made with Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Bitter Orange Peel), this cocktail is both layered and incredibly gulp-able.
Location
Windsor | 5223 N. Central Ave. | Phoenix | 85012 | 602.279.1111
Hours
Windsor is open from 11am until 11pm, Monday through Thursday. They are also open from 11am until 12am on Friday, 9am until 12am on Saturday and 9am until 10pm on Sunday. The kitchen will be open until 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
*All original photos provided by Upward Projects*
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