Written by Aileen Landes, Executive Director, SBA • Scarsdale Business Beat, February 2025 • VOL. 2, No. 1

World Bartender Day is celebrated annually on February 24th, and this year, we’re raising our glasses to honor the creativity, skill, and hospitality of Scarsdale’s bartenders. Bartenders are more than just mixologists; they are artists, storytellers, and community builders who bring people together one cocktail at a time.

The Scarsdale Business Alliance is committed to supporting our incredible array of talented bartenders and vibrant local restaurants, recognizing that they make our Village such a special place to live, dine, and connect.

This World Bartender Day, join us in celebrating the bartenders who make Scarsdale’s dining scene truly exceptional.:

  • Visit Your Favorite Spot: Enjoy a signature cocktail crafted by one of Scarsdale’s talented bartenders.
  • Explore New Favorites: Discover a new restaurant or bar and sample their creative drink offerings.
  • Show Your Appreciation: A kind word or a generous tip can go a long way in showing gratitude for their hard work.

To make this celebration even more exciting, we’re sharing favorite cocktail recipes from some of Scarsdale’s most beloved restaurants! These recipes offer a glimpse into the creativity and passion that our local bartenders bring to their craft. Whether you’re hosting a gathering at home or simply looking to try your hand at mixology, these recipes are a perfect way to connect with the spirit of World Bartender Day.

By supporting our local restaurants and bars, you’re not only enjoying delicious creations but also helping to strengthen the community and ensure the continued success of Scarsdale’s businesses. Together, we can celebrate the talent, creativity, and dedication of our bartenders while making a positive impact on the local economy.

Let’s raise a glass to Scarsdale’s bartenders and the businesses that make our Village welcoming, vibrant, and fun!

Akai

57 Spencer Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Lychee Mojito

Ingredients:

– 2 oz Bacardi rum
– 1 oz Soho Lychee Liqueur
– 2 lychees
– 1 oz lime juice
– 4-5 mint leaves, plus more to serve
– Club soda
– Ice

Instructions

– Add lime juice, mint leaves, one lychee, and Soho to a cocktail shaker

– Use a cocktail stirrer to muddle the mint and lychee

– Add Bacardi and ice

– Add on the cocktail shaker lid and shake until chilled

– Fill a tall glass with mint leaves and ice. Strain over the chilled cocktail- Top glass with club soda

– Spear two lychee on a cocktail stick and add to the glass

Jackie B’s

28 Garth Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Driver’s Choice Mocktail

Ingredients:

– Muddled cucumber, blueberry, and mint.
– 1 oz lemon juice
– 1oz agave

Instructions:

– Shake and strain over fresh ice

– Top with club soda

– Garnish with cucumber slices, blueberries, and a mint sprig.

Meritage

1505 Weaver Street, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Dead Sea Martini

Ingredients:

– 3 ounces Vodka or Gin
– 1.5 ounce Olive Brine
– .25 ounce Dry Vermouth
– .25 ounce Fino Sherry
– 5-6 drops Olive Oil

Instructions:

Combine vodka, gin, olive brine, dry vermouth, and fino sherry into a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir for 10 seconds and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with 5-6 drops of olive oil and 3 olives.

Micheline

878 Scarsdale Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583

L’Étoile de Hallie

Ingredients:

– 1oz Dolin Blanc
– 1oz Lillet Blanc
– .25oz St Germain
Sparkling wine

Instructions:

Combine Dolin Blanc, Lillet Blanc, and St Germain in a mixing glass, fill with ice, stir, strain into a chilled martini glass, top with sparkling wine, express lemon twist, and garnish with a lemon twist.

One Rare

16 East Parkway, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Blackberry Blossom

Ingredients:

– 2oz vodka
– 1oz elderflower liquor

– 2oz fresh blackberry syrup
– Lime juice

Popojito

46 Christie Place, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Watermelon Smash

Ingredients:

– Muddled watermelon
– Citrona vodka,
– Lime juice
– Coconut water
– Chili rim