Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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81 Not What You ink Jay Murray, Ellis Square Social I N G R E D I E N T S 1 quartered strawberry 1 bird's eye chili 2 oz infused tequila 1 oz lemon juice 1 tbsp simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. 1 lemon wheel D I R E C T I O N S 1: Infuse blanco tequila with cucumber, strawberry and Thai bird's eye chili for about a week. 2. Muddle together strawberry, bird's eye chili, infused tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. 3. Fill glass with ice cubes and strain mixture into glass. 4. Garnish with a lemon wheel. Fresh Watermelon Martini From Teresa's Prime lead bartender Alyssa Zajac I N G R E D I E N T S 8 cubes of fresh watermelon 2 oz of your favorite vodka 1 oz simple syrup D I R E C T I O N S 1. Muddle watermelon in a pint glass. 2. Add ice and shake all ingredients together. 3. Double strain into a martini glass. 4. Garnish with fresh watermelon triangle. The Gear and the Grilling 5 THINGS TO REMEMBER "Don't be embarrassed to use a meat thermometer…meat is an investment, so treat it like one." —JAY MURRAY "There's one thing people don't realize about thermometers. You have to put them in a lot further than you realize." —JUSTIN QUAM "If you have a gas grill, you could try a smoker box, also readily available, right in the grill grates, in which you would place soaked wood chips and cover the grill to get the full effect." —JAY MURRAY Grill using different heat zones. A hot fire provides an initial sear, whereas the cooler area provides slow and steady cooking the rest of the way. Move your food from zone to zone as you cook. Keep your grill clean! Blueberry Lemonade From Teresa's Prime lead bartender Alyssa Zajac I N G R E D I E N T S 1.5 oz blueberry vodka 2 oz coconut water 1 oz fresh lemon juice .5 oz simple syrup D I R E C T I O N S 1. Shake all ingredients. 2. Strain over fresh ice in a Collins glass. 3. Garnish with fresh thyme sprig and lemon wheel. Tequila Cucumber Smash From Justin Quam, Dal Mare I N G R E D I E N T S 3-4 slices cucumber (leave the skin on if you like) 2-3 slices of lime 1 small bunch thyme 2 oz tequila (you can really use anything, dark or silver, you could even use Mezcal) 1 oz simple syrup (Agave nectar makes it even tastier) 3 oz soda water Dash of kosher salt D I R E C T I O N S 1. Muddle your cucumber, lime, and thyme with salt in a tall glass. 2. Add ice to fill the glass, add soda water, then add in your tequila and syrup. 3. Garnish with a wheel of cucumber and lime, add a straw, and you're ready to enjoy. Summer Sips Left to right, Blueberry Lemonade, Fresh Watermelon Martini, and Tequila Cucumber Smash