ENTERTAINING: Cocktails Honoring “The Wizard Of Oz”

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September 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm · Filed under Cocktails & Spirits, Entertaining

Cocktails for Brains, Heart, Home and
Courage from the Oak Room at the
Plaza Hotel.

Today is the 70th Anniversary of the release of MGM’s classic film, “The Wizard of Oz.” Rent it today or this weekend and invite friends to join you for a trip down the Yellow Brick Road.

The Oak Room at New York City’s Plaza Hotel has created a drink special: shots inspired by the desires of the four lead characters in the movie. Head bartender Orlando Rivera has crafted this delightfully whimsical and potent collection:

Brains, a.k.a. the Mind Eraser, a shot of equal parts of vodka, Kahlua and tonic water
Heart, a watermelon and yuzu martini shot
Courage, a courageously spicy jalapeño-infused tequila shot
Home, comfort food in a cocktail, a peanut butter and jelly shot made of vodka, Chambord and Amaretto

Your guests will need a designated driver, alas: Outside of Oz, you just can’t click your heels and say “I want to go home.”