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3⁄4 oz Cynar

2 oz India Pale Ale (Stone IPA, divided)

Instructions

Reserve 1 oz. IPA. Briefly dry shake remaining liquids to flatten beer. Shake again with ice, strain into old fashioned glass. Top with reserved IPA and enough ice cubes to fill, then garnish.

History

Castillo's evolution of his co-worker's drink (Jason Schiffer's Michigander).

Cocktail summary

Created by

Dave Castillo, 320 Main, Seal Beach, CA

Is an

authentic recipe

Reference

http://blogs.kcrw.com/goodfood/2013/01/the-rise-of-the-beer-cocktail/

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Average

4.5 stars

(7 ratings)

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Refreshing and well considered.

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Comments

I was in Southern California this week, and had an opportunity to try this at 320 Main, made by Castillo himself... A truly phenomenal drink. Dave and the rest of the staff were great hosts (we even went back the next day to sample a bit more of their drink menu); I look forward to visiting again next time I travel out there... In the meantime, I gotta pick up some Stone IPA...

320 is such an amazing place, it was my second home before I became a dad. Great drinks without a hint of pretentiousness. If you're able to go again I highly suggest getting the Crippled Creek. I'm not sure if it's on the menu anymore, but it's a really unique drink that's savory and mustardy. Completely blew my mind.

That's the one I had the next day! I had a bit of trepidation -- bourbon, cucumber, pomegranate molasses and mustard seed are not things I would think to put together. Unique, yes; and also delicious!

Looks like Rafa beat me to it, but it I was going to say that there is actually something like 1/2 tsp of mustard in it.

Sorry about that.