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Show 149, December 5, 2015: “Mad Bar Scientist Amber” at Five Crowns and SideDoor, Corona del Mar

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Amber Billiard of the Five CrownsThe Five Crowns in Corona del Mar (part of the Lawry’s group of restaurants) is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. In the grand English tradition fine, classic cocktails have been a hallmark in their rich history. The libations at The Five Crowns remain top-shelf.

The Holidays are always memorable at Five Crowns with festive touches. Carolers perform nightly.

A “Mad Bar Scientist” (Amber Billiard) is now creating the cocktails. Amber joins us to share some creative Holiday cocktails.

She will be sharing her signature recipe for the Gin-based Sugar Plum Fairy.

Sugar Plum Fairy Cocktail from Amber Billiard of Five CrownsSugar Plum Fairy

1.5 oz Gin
1 oz Averell Plum Liqueur
.75 oz Glogg
.75 oz Lemon juice
.75 oz St. Germain
Shake, strain into Collins glass with ice.  Garnish- Brandied strawberry

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Show 96, November 8, 2014: The Mixing Glass

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Gabrielle Dion of the Mixing GlassOrange County has been a hotbed of support for the craft cocktail movement for a few years now. Only recently has it offered its community and bartenders a place to find the highest quality bar tools found nowhere else in the OC, bitters, vintage glassware and classes taught by leaders in the craft cocktail movement. With the opening last year of Gabrielle Dion’s (Broadway by Amar Santana) The Mixing Glass at the OC Mix at SoCo that pressing need has been answered, all under one roof.

Gabrielle is the mastermind behind some of the most innovative and buzzed about cocktails in Orange County. The Mixing Glass offers the needed tools and education to make superb craft cocktails at home and for the trade.

The Mixing Glass also hosts regular classes ranging from how to make homemade ingredients for cocktails, as well as bar mechanics, and Mixology 101. Look for Holiday Cocktails 101 on Thursday, November 20th from 7 to 9:00 p.m. There is also a class in early December.

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