Maestro Dobel Cocktail Preview

Maestro Dobel Cocktail Preview

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A few nights ago Perry Farrell hosted me and a few of other social media influencers to experience a French-food tasting paired with Maestro Dobel Tequila cocktails at Bagatelle Los Angeles. 

An avid Tequila fan, Perry also happens to be the spokesperson for this brand, that gives him a "cheery buzz."

Our evening was filled with lively conversations, and a delicious four-course dinner created by Chef Robert Liberato, that was paired with four different tequila cocktails using the Silver, Diamanté, Reposado and Anejo expressions. 

Appetizer

Kusshi Oyster

Tequila Coconut Mignoinette

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Facing West

Maestro Dobel® Silver Tequila, raw coconut water, lime juice, fresh watermelon, Agave

Salad

Blue Crab Salad

Bibb Lettuce, Citrus, jalapeno, radish, ginger vinaigrette

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Diamante Demure

Maestro® Dobel Diamante™ Tequila, grapefruit juice, peach bitters, rose water, agave

Main Course

Hudson Valley Duck

Parsnip Puree, Tea Smoked Apricot Chutney, Tequila glazed Foie Gras

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Clever Hook-

Maestro Dobel® Añejo Tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, Bitters, agave

Dessert

Reposado Infused Chocolate Torte

Espresso Budino, Whipped Tahitian Vanilla Creme Fraiche

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Power Ballad –

Maestro Dobel® Reposado Tequila, cold brew coffee, brown sugar, cocoa, fig bitters, Egg white

While all cook tails elevated each dish, my favorite tequila cocktail was the "Facing West" for it's light and refreshing flavor. I imagine it being a great cocktail for holiday parties as well as summer get togethernes.

The recipe is below. Try it out and let me know your thoughts...

To make your own "Facing West" cocktail you will need:

2 oz Maestro Dobel Silver Tequila

1 oz Raw Coconut Water

.5 oz Lime Juice

4 Large pieces of Fresh Watermelon

Barspoon Agave

Lime Wheel

Watermelon Triangle

Old Fashioned Glassware

Cocktail Shaker Tin

Straigner

HOW TO MIX THIS COCKTAIL

Build ingredients into a Tin, Shake and Fine Strain into and Old Fashioned Glass filled with Ice.

Garnish with Lime Wheel and Watermelon Triangle.

XOXO -

Ana Lydia

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Parisian Croissants at L'Amande, Beverly Hills

Parisian Croissants at L'Amande, Beverly Hills

My hubby and I were recently invited to have brunch at L'Amande French Bakery in Beverly Hills.

L'Amande is a cafe, and bakery, that's committed to serving only the freshest food, and makes all of it's pastries, breads, marmalades and even salad dressing in-house using traditional French recipes.

While the pastries and breads are incredibly flavorful, the croissants were exceptional...

L'Amande croissants credit their unique flavor and flakiness to the 72 hours it takes to meticulously hand-make a single croissant using the classic French ingredients: flour, butter and salt.

The bakery's very own laminating machine, which is basically a giant rolling pin, ensures that each croissant has a perfectly consistent and delicate layers.

The bakers then allow the croissants to rest three to four times during this laminating process before baking them. Once baked, L'Amande then adds almonds, fruit jams, custards or glazes to create their flavorful croissants, such as the raspberry almond croissant.

Beyond the croissants, which are worth a visit in themselves, L'Amande has a full menu for both breakfast and brunch.

Following are a few of our favorite dishes...

If you are local to the Westside, L'Amande is a great place to stop by for lunch and dine al fresco, but if you are visiting, I highly recommend that you stop by for breakfast and stay in the 90210 for a little window shopping.

Ana Lydia

L'Amande French Bakery

(310) 734-8922

9530 S Santa Monica Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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