Innovative Imbibing

By Natalie Bovis-Nelsen (AKA: TheLiquidMuse.com)

Photography by Fredde Lieberman

Legal eagles and outlaws alike voluntarily surrender to temptation at the freshly minted Trademark Bar. Nestled in the new Westin Alexandria Hotel, the wine bar is named for its proximity to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and features some creative cocktails playing off that concept. Where better to mull over your latest invention—or consort with your lawyer—than perched upon a barstool?

Refreshing Allegation
2 ounces Patron Silver tequila
1 1/4 ounces fresh lime juice
1 ounce white cranberry juice
Cilantro sprig

Muddle cilantro in bottom of mixing tin. Add ice and remaining ingredients, then shake well and strain into ice-filled highball glass. Garnish with cilantro sprig and lime wedge.

(March 2008)

Tags: Cocktail Corner, lime juice, tequila