Drink of the Week - The 1% Cocktail

This is a take on the Employees Only Billionaire Cocktail.  Given the time of year, I thought a bit of political levity would be appropriate.  The result; a refreshing cocktail that certainly gets my vote

2 oz Old Overhollt Rye
1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz brandied cherry juice

Shaken and served up in an absinthe washed glass.

Bar Review - Plan Check

Plan Check (1800 Sawtell Blvd., WLA)
3 out of 5 on the Scales of Drinking Justice

Plan isn't a bar, but a restaurant with a good cocktail program. I imagine that most patrons wouldn't think of going to Plan Check for drinks only, but they should.    Plan Check's cocktail list is innovative and interesting, but not to far out there.  Although the bar itself is small, communal tables inside and a very nice outdoor patio provide additional seating options.

The "Little Osaka Sour" (woodford bourbon, plum wine, lemon, egg white, sugar), the "Gamma Ray" (pisco porton, midori, orgeat, lemon, and lime) and the "Bento Box"  (brugal rum, licor 43, nigori sake, lemon, bitters) are a nod to the neighborhood.  

The "Spaghetti Western"

I particularly enjoyed Plan Check's take on a bloody maria, the "Spaghetti Western" (vida mezcal, tapatio, red bell pepper, lime, agave, beer).  The red bell pepper juice, lime and beer make this otherwise spicy cocktail very refreshing.  It's unfortunate that Plan Check doesn't serve breakfast as this drink would go extremely well with most egg dishes.  It did work with my veggie burger (cheese two ways, ketchup, sunny side up fried egg, and hot sauce) and the way over-salted french fries and sweet potato fries.