Summer Soothers By LAURENT GRECO of Bar Academy Paris www.baracademy.net Photos by LORAN DEHRINES

FACON MOJITO MARTINI

1 ½ oz Citrus Vodka
½ oz Monin Mojito syrup
4 fresh mint leaves
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice. Serve straight up in a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish: Half kumquat with a fresh mint head.

GRECO LADA

1 ½ oz Bacardi 8 year
½ of Malibu Coconut rum
Fresh Banana
½ oz of Cream
2 oz Pineapple juice
1 dash of orange blossom flavour
Method: In a blender combine 1 ½ oz Bacardi 8 year, ½ of Malibu Coconut rum, Fresh Banana, ½ oz of Cream, 2 oz Pineapple juice and 1 dash of orange blossom flavour with ice. Blend until smooth and serve in a fancy glass.
Garnish: Pineapple wedge and leaf with 1 razzberry.

MIDORI 4 LOVE

1 ½ oz Midori
½ oz Vodka
1 oz Finest Call Margarita Mix
1 small dash of Blue Curaçao
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice. Serve straight up in a chilled ARCOROC COMETA  glass.
Garnish: 2 crocodiles candy (haribo).