Let’s sip on something sleepy and equally luxuriant to compliment this travel pillow puzzle box.  This one comes via star mixologist Joaquin Simo, one of the original bartenders from New York’s innovative Death & Company who has done his share of traveling, including to receive the Best American Bartender of the Year award at Tales of the Cocktail in 2012.   I’ve featured his creations before, including the iconic “Naked and Famous”.  

Pillow Talk by Joaquin Simo

Here, in his “Pillow Talk”, he serves up a complex variation on the Sloe Gin Fizz, another classic I have featured before.  In this version, fresh grapefruit adds a sweet zing and the unique Crème Yvette layers a subtle scent of lavender into the mix.  Cue the jazz, dim the lights, and get cozy.  Cheers!

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Pillow Talk by Joaquin Simo, Death & Co.

1.5 ounces Beefeater 24 Gin

.25 ounce Plymouth Sloe Gin

.25 ounce Crème Yvette

.75 ounce Grapefruit Juice

.5 teaspoon Vanilla Syrup

Sparkling Rosé

Shake together with ice and strain into a champagne flute. Top with the sparkling wine and whisper sweet nothings all night long.