Rubbing elbows & snagging recipes at the Soho House, courtesy of Grey Goose

Last night, my friend, Devon, and I had the pleasure of attending an invite-only, Grey Goose Vodka-sponsored "Cocktails & Canapes" event at the exclusive Soho House. 

The fun began in Chef Paul's kitchen, as he demonstrated how to make the following holiday party-appropriate hors d'oeuvres:

• Red Grapes with Goat Cheese & Pistachio
• Short Rib Empanadas with Hot Mustard Horseradish
• Bacon-wrapped Scallops
• Smoked Salmon Bites with Dill Creme Fraiche

Between nibbles, we were served two fabulous Grey Goose-based cocktails - both of which I snagged recipes for!  Enjoy...

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GREY GOOSE La Poire Golden Harvest

Ingredients

• 1 ½ oz Grey Goose La Poire
• ½ oz St Germain
  
• 1 oz of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon freshly shucked corn or leftover roasted corn
• ½ oz of agave nectar

• Garnish:  Grated nutmeg and chipotle chili powder
• Glassware:  Martini

Directions:
*In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add corn and syrup.  Muddle thoroughly.  Add ice, La Poire, St Germain, and lemon juice - shake vigorously.  Strain into martini glass.  Grate nutmeg over top and sprinkle with chili powder.

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GREY GOOSE L’Orange Autumn Sage (this was my personal favorite of the two cocktails)

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ oz Grey Goose L’ Orange
• ½ oz green chartreuse
• 2 1-inch pieces of fennel, diced small
• 3 sage leaves
• ¾ oz agave nectar
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 2 ounces of seltzer

• Garnish:  Fennel fronds
• Glassware:  Highball or large rocks

Directions
*In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add:  fennel, sage and syrup.  Muddle thoroughly.  Add ice, L’ Orange, Chartreuse, and lemon juice - shake vigorously.  Strain into glass filled with ice.  Top with seltzer and garnish.

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Until we drink again,

The Lunch Belle