Matching Sunglasses to Cocktails

We all have personal sunglass preferences. Some of us wear aviators, some Wayfarers, and some (like me) tend towards the big Jackie O glasses. But now it seems your preference for glasses can also be reflected in your preference for drink, as Deussen has created recipes for these three iconic eyeglass styles.

From the lady who loves her Jackie O glasses there’s the Strawberries & Lavender Sapphire Collins. For the Wayfarer wearer, there’s the Lucid Wormwood Flip, and for the aviator wearers, the Flor de Caña’s Papa Doble Cocktail. So kick back with a lively libation this summer while shielding your eyes from the sun in style (recipes below, courtesy of Deussen).

Flor de Caña Papa Doble
Created by Ben Scorah of Beekman Bar and Books (NYC)

2 oz flor de cana 4 yr rum
¼  oz fresh lime juice
¼ oz Maraschino liqueur
½ oz. Grapefruit juice
¼  oz simple syrup

Shake all ingredients and serve in a chilled cocktail glass.

Strawberry & Lavender SAPPHIRE® Collins

1 ½ oz. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
½ oz. lavender syrup
3 fresh strawberries muddled
3 oz. club soda

Squeeze half a lemon into a Collins glass, add lavender syrup and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE. Stir and fill with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge and strawberry slice.

Lucid Wormwood Flip
Created by Ben Scorah of Beekman Bar and Books (NYC)

1 ½ oz. Lucid
½ oz. Agave Nectar/ Honey
1 small egg white
1 dash rose water
2 oz. heavy cream

Add all ingredients to a Boston Shaker, Dry Shake (i.e. with no ice), Fill with ice and Shake rigorously for 25 Seconds.  Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.  Garnish with a rose petal.