Check Out Blu on the Hudson’s New Summer Cocktail Menu

Located in Weehawken, New Jersey, Blu on the Hudson is a chicly designed modern American restaurant with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.

Their new summer cocktail menu was crafted by Beverage Director, Jeremy LeBlanche, to delight both the eyes and the palate. His drinks substitute fussy ingredients in favor of theatrical presentations and uncommon garnishes to retain their familiarity while creating a memorable experience for each guest. Check out three of them below!

Rosé Wine, Vodka

Don’t Be Shy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. Dry Rosé Wine (preferably from Provence, France)
• 1/2 oz. Tito’s Vodka
• 1 oz. Strawberry Soju
• 1 oz. Aperol
• 1 oz. Simple Syrup
• 1 oz. Lemon Juice

Preparation

1. Shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain in a coupe glass.
2. The cocktail can be enjoyed neat or with a big ice rock.
3. We recommend that the garnish reflect the ingredients of your cocktail, but feel free to be creative!

Gin

Naked After Midnight

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. Nasturtium Leaf-infused Botanist Gin
• 1 oz. Cucumber and Shiso Leaf Homemade Syrup
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz. Japanese Sochu

Preparation

1. Shake vigorously with ice and serve into a champagne glass.
2. Top up with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic.
3. Garnish with bamboo leaf.