Highland Brass Co.

728 Highland Avenue

Waterbury, Connecticut

George Zahariadis with “Blue Drink” cocktail.

The cocktail lounge specializes in unique mixed drinks, and boasts a curated selection of wine and beers, along with sweets and tapas.

Bartender: George Zahariadis

Cocktail: Blue Drank

Recipe: Mix

• 1.5 oz. Absolut Elyx
• 1/2 oz. Plymouth Navy Strength Gin
• 3/4 oz. kaffir lime cordial liqueur
• 1/2 fresh lime, squeezed
• 3/4 oz. egg whites

Shake with ice. Strain. Shake again without ice. Double strain into a coupe glass. Add 4 drops Peychaud’s Bitters.

“It’s a very unique taste with notes of Southeast Asia,” said Dimitrios Zahariadis, a partner at the bar. “Using kaffir lime is reminiscent of Southeast Asian flavors.”