Aidan Demarest (Seven Grand, The Edison, The Spare Room, Neat) is Hotel Casa del Mar‘s guest mixologist. The hotel recently launched Market Fresh Mixology Tuesdays through Fridays from 6-11 p.m. in the Lobby Lounge. Each week, the house mixologist prepares a new menu full of innovative cocktails created with ingredients straight from the Santa Monica Farmers Market, in addition to a variety of spirits.
2 oz. Dos Maderas 5+5 Rum
1 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Lime Juice
3 Blackberries
2 Mint Sprigs
Muddle lime juice, 2 blackberries and one mint Sprig. Add Cointreau and Rum. Add ice and shake. Strain over crushed ice and garnish with mint sprig and berry.