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Grab a coaster and cable knit sweater and gather around the dreamy string lights for a winter’s evening at Michael’s on East for some storytelling in a glass. The AAA Four-Diamond Restaurant just announced the launch of its new seasonal craft cocktail menu—nine innovative additions that each behold their own story. 

MOE's team of mixologists developed the new menu of liquid narrations with inspiration from local, seasonal ingredients and the restaurant’s international relationships. Some of these global revelations are reflected in some of the multinational cocktail names like Fu Lang Chang—Santo Blanco Tequila, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Joffrey’s Espresso and chocolate bitters; Hola Santo—Santo Mezquila, Cocchi Rosa and Velvet Falernum; and Cape Town Sundowner—Inverroche Verdant Gin, yellow chartreuse, pink peppercorn syrup and fresh lime juice.

The Cape Town Sundowner happens to be inspired by Co-Proprietor of MOE, Michael Klauber’s experience enjoying a classic safari ‘sundowner’ cocktail while leading the bi-annual Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club trip to South Africa. “I’ll never forget our first sip of a sundowner with Inverroche while visitingLondolozi Game Reserve,” he says. “We knew immediately it was a special part of Africa we’d like to offer our friends back at home!” 

In addition, the menu encompasses modern handcrafted creations, like Green With Envy and Basil Berry Lemonade, as well as old favorites with a slight twist, like Scotch Sandy and Vanilla Old Fashioned. “This time of year there's a lot to celebrate," says Klauber. "Whether it's holiday fun with friends and family, some well-deserved time off from work, or looking forward to the New Year, Michael’s On East has the perfect way to ‘toast’ to the season."

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More info on the new cocktail menu here.