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Podcast: The Culinary Institute of America
Episode: Bartender Ignacio Murillo makes a Golden Beet Cocktail, The Sunshine at A.O.C. Restaurant
Description: Ignacio Murillo is the talented bartender at A.O.C. Wine Bar in West Hollywood. He crafts a unique and stunning cocktail menu based entirely on seasonal availability. Here, he shows us one of his favorite fall cocktails he calls, “The Sunshine.” The secret ingredient? A homemade beet liqueur made with golden roasted beets, turmeric, orange juice, brandy, vodka, water and sugar. To that he adds tequila blanco, lime juice, and homemade chile de árbol bitters.
Murillo’s cocktails are delicious, inspired concoctions that are a perfect pairing with Chef/Owner Suzanne Goin’s seasonal market menu offerings...