Brooklyn Seltzer Boys

I always get asked by customers when I'm out at markets and doing demos if I know of anybody that still delivers the old seltzer bottles in NYC. So yesterday I stopped by Gomberg Seltzer Works to meet with the newest member of the seltzer family, Alex Gomberg. He's the son of Kenny Gomberg and the newest addition to the seltzer family. I wanted to get a little more info about them and see where seltzer delivery stood in NYC.

Research had told me that New York was down to only a few delivery guys and only 1 seltzer bottle filling station but I wanted to see if that had changed any. Come to find out they are bringing it back! I was super excited to find this out. Now I have a place to send people when they inquire about old school seltzer.

Alex has started his own route with a big focus on bars and restaurants. Helet me know that he's started to pick up some great accounts and thinks it could be a great addition to his home delivery service. I got a chance to take a quick tour and meet all of the members of the family involved. Irv, Alex's uncle is a partner as well. Together they make up the Brooklyn Seltzer Boys. If you are looking for seltzer delivery in NYC, these are the guys to go to. Who knows, maybe you could get some syrups delivered with your seltzer!

Ruby Red Grapefruit syrup

We're happy to announce that we've brought back our Grapefruit syrup! 

Made from Ruby Grapefruits sourced from Cee Bee's Citrus in Florida. An impeccable blend of sweet and tart, this syrup is perfect on its own mixed with soda water or as an ingredient to your favorite cocktail.

Get it while you can! Grapefruit is seasonal and will only be around for a limited time.

Happy New Year!

Just in time for New Years Eve we bring you two cocktail recipes from Patrick Kellaher, GM and Wine Director of Mustards Grill in Yountville, CA.

Ginger-Peach Tea

2 OZ Charbay Green Tea Vodka

2 OZ P&H Ginger Syrup

2 Oz Kern's Peach Nectar

1 OZ Lemon Juice

1 Oz Brewed Tea

Grated Ginger

Lemon Zest

In a large shaker tin combine Vodka, P&H Ginger Syrup, Peach Nectar,Lemon Juice and shake vigorously.

Fill two tall bar glasses with ice. Strain in contents of shaker tin top with brewed tea and stir.

Grate ginger and lemon zest and serve.

Makes two drinks.

This cocktail took peoples choice award at the Top Drink Competition at the Napa Valley Museum.

Ginger High Rye

In a shaker tin:

2 oz Highwest Rye Whiskey

2 oz P&H Ginger Syrup

Shake

In a bucket glass add ice, 2 or 3 slices of Shaved Fresh Ginger (outside cleaned, then shaved with a razor blade and soaked in lemon juice for about an hour before using.)

Strain in shaker tin ingredients, top with club soda and stir.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

Tequila!

Photo courtesy of Pachanga Patterson

Here's a new twist on a classic from Pachanga Patterson:

La Pachanga Margarita

2oz 100% Agave Tequila

1oz P&H Hibiscus Syrup

1oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice

Kosher Salt

Salt the rim of a rocks glass.

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into glass.

Top with a slice of lime.

Happy Thanksgiving

The Jack O'Lantern at Brooklyn Girl in San Diego, CA

The holiday season is in full swing and over the next few weeks we'll be featuring some cocktail recipes perfect for your seasonal soiree.

First up is a fall craft cocktail using P&H Ginger Syrup from Scott Basile, the Bar Manager at Brooklyn Girl in San Diego CA :

Jack O’Lantern

1.5 oz Comb Vodka

3/4 oz Allspice Dram

1 oz Pumpkin Puree

1/2 oz P&H Ginger Syrup

Juice from 1/2 lemon

Shake well and strain over fresh ice. Cinnamon stick garnish.