WHO:
Suzanne Goin, Caroline Styne and head barman Ignacio Murillo, A.O.C. Third Street and Brentwood, California locations
WHAT:
A.O.C. debuts a new cocktail menu crafted by Ignacio Murillo to welcome the changing seasonal produce and warmer temperatures. In addition to the full bar of premium and classic cocktails, the specialty drinks at both 3rd Street and Brentwood locations include Basil Smash with gin, lemon, kiwi & basil; Gaviota with tequila, strawberry, lime & catalina apéro; Hummingbird with mezcal, pisco, pineapple, coconut, cardamom & lemon grass; and Bardstown Fizz with bourbon, meyer lemon shrub & soda. Continuing are A.O.C. signatures Suntory Barrel-Aged Manhattan with toki whisky, house vermouth & chocolate bitters; and Marzapán Espresso Martini with aged rum, house amaretto, almond & espresso. In addition, A.O.C.’s signature Green Goddess with green tea-infused vodka, cucumber, arugula, jalapeño & absinthe rinse is ideal for the warmer weather and all purchases of this cocktail will contribute $1 to the Kids Campaign for L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade 2024.
From his early days as a busser at the OG A.O.C. at 3rd & Crescent Heights, Ignacio Murillo always went the extra mile and immersed himself in the A.O.C. ways. He came to every wine and cheese tasting, dedicated to being the best he could be, and made himself a key member of the A.O.C. family. Eventually, he moved to the bartender position, where he honed his cocktail-making skills, developing an incredible palate and a magical talent for layering flavors and textures. Murillo is now taking center stage, running A.O.C.’s bar program featuring seasonally motivated cocktails created to pair with Chef Suzanne Goin’s market menu offerings.
Cocktails are priced at $18-22 and are available now and continue through the warmer season.
