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A creatively themed cocktail column loosely based from my fourth book titled "The Hotel of Naughty Cocktails", a 10-Floor, 195-Room, 1000-page labyrinth of drink. This blog (as of 2006) is to celebrate the start of my 25th year as a Professional and Private Bartender here in Los Angeles - the City of Angels, and Devils too .... Kyle Branche - kbranche@earthlink.net

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Sunday, July 23, 2006

RedCliff - The New American Liqueur


Everyone should saddle up to the bar and get a taste of the totally unique flavor of this new American liqueur. RedCliff, a 65 proof spirit with whispers of 15 different mysterious herbs and flavors hinting of cola, vanilla, sarsaparilla, spices, tangerine, coconut and sassafras, to name a few. The signature bottle is an original, Western-styled, elliptically-shaped saddlebag flask with petroglyph glass embossing and a label that depicts the red cliffs of the Southwest.

This is one of the most interesting liqueurs I’ve ever tasted, with uncommon complexity and character. RedCliff is to be served chilled, the colder the better, and can also be kept in the freezer due to its perfect proof level. Go to your nearest fine wine and spirits outlet to order.

website – www.redcliffusa.com
Contact by phone – 800-255-1350

Here’s some cool RedCliff cocktail recipes to fit your every occasion:

Branding Iron
In a pint glass or beer mug ½ - ¾ filled with your favorite beer, drop a 1¼ oz shot glass filled with RedCliff into the beer. When it hits bottom, chug-a-lug it all down

Sierra Madre
This is a shake & strain drink going into a tall glass, with 1½ oz RedCliff, 1½ oz white tequila and 2oz sweet & sour. Strain in and top with Coke or Pepsi. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon

Pale Rider
Build over an icefill in a highball glass, getting 1oz RedCliff and fill with club soda. Garnish with a cherry

Jagged Cliff
Pour over ice in a rocks glass, with 1oz RedCliff and 1oz Jagermeister

Leather and Lace
In a shot glass, layer in order ½ oz each of the following: RedCliff, Irish cream, chilled vodka

Rodeo Martini
Shake & strain the following in a chilled martini glass:
2oz vodka, ¾ oz RedCliff, ½ oz Rene Neil maraschino or tangerine liqueur. Garnish with a cherry

Mohave Mockingbird
Shake & strain the following in a chilled martini glass:
1¾ oz vodka, ¾ oz RedCliff, and a splash of chilled sangria.
Garnish with a slice of kiwi and a twist of orange peel

Sarsparilla Float
Build over cracked or cubed ice in a tall glass, starting with 1oz vodka, ¾ oz Kahlua,partial fill with cream, ½ oz RedCliff, and top fill with Coke or Pepsi. Garnish with a cherry

Sweatlodge Coffee, aka Blazing Saddles
Pour straight in a warm mug, but first rim half the mug with cinnamon sugar, then pour in 1¼ oz RedCliff, and fill with hot coffee. Garnish with whip cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar

The Red C
A simple favorite of mine, poured over ice in a tumbler glass,with 1½ oz RedCliff and fill with Coke. Garnish with a lemon wedge

Kona Cliff
In a rocks glass filled with ice, add 1oz RedCliff and 1oz Kona Gold Hawaiian coffee liqueur. If you would like a pillow, add a dash of cold cream. Stir and serve

KB

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