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 Nat Sherman Pops Up in Brooklyn
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By Naima Sanowar

Following last year’s success, Nat Sherman, Tobacconist to the World, returned to Brooklyn. Friday, May 16th, Nat Sherman  launched it’s second annual summer pop-up shop at Cacao Prieto, home of the Widow Jane Whiskey distillery and organic chocolate factory. Nat Sherman also kicked-off an exclusive partnership with neighboring specialty cocktail lounge, Botanica, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for Red Hook locals and visitors alike.
Located at 218 Conover Street (at Coffey Street), the pop-up shop is showcasing  the full Nat Sherman Premium Cigar Portfolio including the award-winning Timeless Collection, and the company’s latest launches including The Nat Sherman 1930, The Nat Sherman Sterling and Epoca. 

“We are looking forward to returning to Red Hook for another great partnership with our friends at Widow Jane and Cacao Prieto this summer, and welcoming back our local fans and visitors to the Nat Sherman experience,” said Michael Herklots, Nat Sherman's vice president of retail and brand development, in a statement.

On a warm, gorgeous Friday evening in Red Hook, I was excited to attend one of the Nat Sherman Pop Up events. It was a perfect setting  to smoke a few fabulous cigars and sip on some fantastic cocktails. 

The pop-up shop is opened from noon to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays to Sundays. 

www.natsherman.com
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By Michael Hepworth

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What exactly is GRAND BRULOT I thought to myself as I opened the bottle for the first time just around the time this lockdown took effect. Well, Grand Brulot is listed as a VSOP Cognac Café and it can be used in Bloody Mary’s, Manhattans, Negronis, Martinis, spritzes and sidecars , just for starters. It is a blend of Ugni Blanc & Colombard that is crafted into 80 proof VSOP. Then 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee bean essence is extracted and blended with brandy to meld for a few months and finally, it is blended with the VSOP Cognac. There is also a whiff of peppermint, nutmeg and hot cocoa in the drink. The retail price is $42.99.

The idea for the drink was instigated in 2015 by John Bernbach who asked for the help of industry veteran Francisco Tonarely to investigate the potential of a cognac/brandy drink blended with coffee. Three year later in August 2018 Grand Brulot was launched. This cognac comes from the Tardy Cognac Group and the grapes come from its single estate. Grand Brulot also plays homage to a New Orleans specialty of the same name that is still served around town.  The name Grand Brulot was inspired by the famous French pirate Jean Lafite who helped New Orleans repel the British invaders in 1812. He would order coffee, pour cognac in the saucer, set it alight and mix it with the coffee.
Recipes:

THE RISE AND SHINE
2 oz Grand Brulot
Orange Twist

Just pour Grand Brulot over ice and the orange will highlight the flavors
of the spirit.

BRULOT BLACK MANHATTAN
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes Orange Bitters

Bartender Todd Smith created this one. Stir all the ingredients together in
a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice and garnish

with orange wheel.

FRENCH NEGRONI
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz  Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari

Build in a rocks glass over ice and garnish w/orange wheel.

GRAND BRULOT CAFÉ HOLIDAY
1 oz Grand Brulot
0.5 oz Crème de Cacao
3 oz Porter Beer or Stout
3 dashes of bitters

Throw cocktail ingredients between two cups a couple of times to mix
And ignite the foam from the beer. Pour into a highball glass over ice
And garnish with nutmeg.



www.grandbrulot.com
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