A River North eatery is re-opening as the ‘New Bijans’ later this month with its own spin on American cuisine and classic signature cocktails in a modern, upscale atmosphere. Here with more on Bijans and recipes from its new cocktail menu – Bijans general manager Eddie Mahoney.

Falcon’s Breath (Tequila Cocktail)

• 10 mint leaves
• 8 fresh raspberries
• 2oz 1800 Cristilino
• .5oz Agave Syrup
• 1 lime squeezed
• 1oz Club soda

Instructions:

• Glass rimmed w Tajin/Salt mix
• Muddle the mint, raspberries, agave, and lime juice together in a rocks glass until the raspberries are broken up and their juices are released.
• Stir in the tequila
• Add ice
• Top with Club Soda

Mockingbird Mule (mocktail)

• Muddle 2 limes and Mint leaves
• Seedlip Spice 94 – 2oz
• Lime Juice – .5oz
• Top Ginger Beer

Instructions:

• Add 2 lime wedges to the copper mug
• Add Seedlip Spice 94 (secret Spice)and lime juice
• Muddle
• Top with ginger beer
• “Slap” fresh mint over cocktail and drop in mug

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