Even Stephen

Eventide Mixologist Balances Hot Nights With Cool Drinks

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

Photography by Moshe Zusman

“Eventide” is the old English term for the hours of waning sunlight between late afternoon through nightfall. And there is no better place to enjoy those moments when we balance the bustle of work with sips of leisure than Eventide’s recently opened rooftop lounge. Bar manager Stephen Warner balances vodka infused with spicy jalapeño and the soothing coolness of cucumber—a great way to beat the heat of the day, while turning up the dial for a fiery evening.

Paletas Fizz
1 ounce cucumber-infused vodka
1 ounce jalapeño-infused vodka
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce egg white
1/2 ounce jalapeño syrup (see below)

Shake all ingredients vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Strain into an iced highball glass, and top with club soda. Garnish with a fresh cucumber curl.

Jalapeño syrup
1/4 cups Demarara sugar
3/4 cups plain sugar
2 cups water
4 jalapeños, sliced
1 ounce vodka

Mix all in small saucepan.

Bring to a boil and reduce down by 1/3. Strain, cool and bottle.

(June 2009)

Tags: Cocktail Corner, cucumber, Eventide, jalapeno, paletas fizz, Stephen Warner, vodka