Gossip

Smith Butcher & Grill Room bartender Cedric Cello‘s winning cocktail for La Maison Cointreau Manila 2016 landed him a spot to compete for the Philippines at the La Maison Cointreau regional finals in Phuket, Thailand. Gossip is a fruity cocktail reminiscent of a sweet summer interlude.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Cointreau
• 30 ml Grey Goose L’Orange
• 30 ml fresh green mango juice
• 20 ml Giffard Watermelon Liqueur
• 2 sprigs basil
• 1 slice fresh watermelon

Directions:

1. Muddle 1 slice of fresh watermelon in a rock glass and set aside.
2. Pour ingredients in a shaker.
3. Shake until chilled.
4. Strain liquid in the rock glass.
5. Add some ice.
6. Garnish with watermelon ball, peel of green mango, and basil.