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How To Craft ‘The Cougar Cocktail’

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What goes into a “cougar cocktail?” RH at Andaz knows, having just introduced the libation alongside several new dishes that evoke the fall flavors of chef Sebastian Archambault’s native southwest France and adopted southwest Cali. While the threat of this drink already has us inching down the bar towards the nearest exit (far away from the catty claws of tipsy WeHo matrons) the adult beverage cleverly lives up to its name. Of course there has to be vodka, that classic mother’s helper, and Hangar One provides this kitty’s bite. To add pause to such ferocity, both Granny Smith apples and wrinkly black mission figs provide a touch of aged sweetness. Sorry mama, though you can buy as many as you want, it does not come with a side of Taylor Lautner.

How To Craft ‘The Cougar Cocktail’