I am in love with after dinner drinks. And (lucky for me) retro after-dinner drinks are popping up on dessert lists all over Cleveland. From trendy liquors to specialty coffees and fortified wines, classic digestive drinks offer a tasty way to cap off the night at home or out on the town. Not sure where to start? Here’s a few of my favorites around Cleveland.
Drink Name: Mint Mocha Margarita
Description: Sweet. Creamy expresso flavors and refreshing chocolate mint on the rocks
Using classic recipes to create new drinks is not only tasty but entertaining. In 1940, socialite Margarita Sames created a party game serving up new concoctions on the spot. Zocalo’s General Manager Michael Grasso continues the fun with a Mint Mocha Margarita, blend of Patron XO, peppermint, and Mexican chocolate. “Most people do not think of a Margarita as an after dinner drink. It’s all about getting them to try it. Once they do, they love it.” In the spirit of paying homage to Ms. Sames’ namesake beverage, Grasso pairs up bananas faustos, glazed bananas with watermelon, strawberry salsa – another twist on a classic.
