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4 Cocktails that Are Criminally Good

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January 22 - Written by Crystal Andino

A good cocktail means a good time! And it’s scientifically proven perfectly fine to indulge once in a while as it is what you and your heart need for a healthy life. 

A cocktail is a drink created by mixing and shaking up different kinds of alcohol, mainly gin, vodka, tequila, rum, and bourbon, with fruit juices, sodas, and other flavored syrup and colorants, garnished with cream, fruits, olives, and more.

If you’re looking for a dinner place with great food and cocktails in Carmel, CA, check out Pangaea Grill, a Korean cuisine and grill restaurant. 

Before you go for something basic like a strawberry mojito or sweet martini, we want you to step out of your comfort zone and try these 4 must-have cocktails from our menu

THE BIXBY 

The Bixby cocktail is best reserved for special occasions. It's a mixture of Kaua'i kōloa light rum, rum haven coconut rum, pineapple liqueur, lime juice, and demerara. To make it a perfect meal, pair it with our mouth-watering Chicken Parmesan served with mushroom, leek, and sun-dried tomato cream sauce over linguine pasta.

GHOST TREE MARGARITA

Our Ghost Tree Margarita can help you relax on a stressful day. Made from the best casa amigos tequila blanco, mixed with pineapple and lime juice, elderflower liquor, basil, and salt, it is a perfect drink for a girl’s night out. Make it a light meal with our Spam Kim Bap Roll made with eggs, avocados, and roasted seaweed.

SURFER RX 

Surfer RX is a good cocktail to down after a long week. Made with four roses single barrel bourbon, apricot liqueur, lemon juice, campari, and orange zest, this cocktail has a subtle yet complex flavor that is easy to enjoy. Pair it with our famous Grilled Ribeye served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables to end your day on a happy note. 

PICO BLANCO

Vodka with food is a problem solver! We suggest you try our Mushroom Ravioli with true cream sauce and finish it up with our Pico Blanco cocktail, a heavenly mixture of Ketel one vodka, espresso, rumchata, Godiva chocolate liqueur, and cinnamon. 

Planning to celebrate a birthday or have a reunion? Pangaea Grill is the place to be! Get the best cocktails in Carmel, CA, at Pangaea Grill. Happy hour starts Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 5 pm.