Lauren ‘LP’ O’Brien may be very captivated with constructing neighborhood although cocktails. Because the latest—and first-ever—winner of Netflix’s Drink Masters, she received judges over by taking each problem at face worth and authentically exhibiting her expertise.
“I am obsessive about Agave spirits. In episode one, it was the margarita problem, and it was the right alternative for me to make an announcement that introduced a little bit of consciousness to the gorgeous spirits crafted in Mexico,” O’Brien shares. “I wished to make a cocktail that put emphasis on craft and used completely no agave. As a substitute, I used issues like bee pollen, fennel, pineapple, and honey. It made this lovely syrup that accentuated the tequila. In truth, talking making a cocktail is not the laborious half, however making a connection to the particular person you are serving is essentially the most impactful factor.”
Past her title as Drink Grasp, LP O’Brien can also be working to teach her communities, along with addressing the disparities discovered within the beverage sector. She works carefully with feminine creatives of shade to shift the best way we see the trade. She’s at present a part of the Patron Perfectionist Program, which places an enormous emphasis on schooling and engagement.
“Working with manufacturers like Patron makes it very straightforward for me to perform my objectives of actually working with different girls of shade and educating. It is a actually lovely factor, that collaboration. I am lucky to be in a spot now to make this magic, and it is fairly superior.”
For these at residence who like to whip up their very own cocktails, O’Brien says that it is simpler than you suppose. It may be so simple as being intentional concerning the components that you just use.
“One thing like taking out common easy syrup and swapping it for a do-it-yourself honey spiced syrup. Once we try this, we study what we like in regard to taste profile,” O’Brien says. “It additionally offers us a greater understanding of what works collectively and what does not, which I feel is a very enjoyable analysis and growth section while you’re making cocktails at residence.”
Beneath, LP O’Brien shares step-by-step directions on make her Tequila, Lime & Coconut cocktail at residence.
LP O’Brien’s Tequila, Lime & Coconut
Picture: Courtesy of LP Drinks.
LP O’Brien’s Tequila, Lime & Coconut
1.5 oz Patron Reposado Tequila
0.50 oz Santa Teresa 1796
1 oz Lime
0.75 oz Coconut Syrup
2 dashes Celery Bitters
Basil Oil
1.5 cup blanched basil leaves
.5 cup canola oil
Wealthy Coconut Syrup
150 grams Toasted Coconut
500 grams Granulated Cane Sugar
250 grams Water
Basil Oil
Blanch your basil by submerging in boiling water for ten seconds. Then, switch to ice water. As soon as cool, take away from water and pat dry
Measure the load of basil leaves and mix with that quantity of oil.
Purée the combination totally till the oil modifications from a yellow shade to deep inexperienced.
Pressure the purée with a cheesecloth sling. Maintain refrigerated and it ought to final a number of days.
Wealthy Coconut Syrup
Toast Coconut Flakes till fragrant.
Combine sugar and water collectively in a pot on the range high.
Add coconut flakes and permit to steep on a low simmer for 5 minutes.
Sit at room temperature for 2 hours and effective pressure.
Cocktail
Shake and pressure cocktail components into a relaxing coupe.
Garnish: Basil Oil and Cracked Pepper
