Assistant Manager Jon Cecil prepares the Woodford Raspberry Manhattan
Drink: Woodford Raspberry Manhattan —Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Chambord, bitters, maraschino-soaked raspberries
Dish: Blackened beef tenderloin tips with Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select bearnaise
“As soon as I started earning money, I started spending it on bourbon,” says Louisville, Kentucky, native Jon Cecil. Describing himself as bourbon-obsessed, he has always held a special place in his heart for Woodford Reserve. Upon moving to Virginia, he saw a niche market for a refined cocktail program and brought his vast experience with bourbon to the River City. While brainstorming cocktail pairings, he thought it would be “a good thing to pair a little sweet with a little savory,” and, with Chef Tim Jones, decided to unite rich beef tenderloin with sweet berries. For a small plate, Jones created a dish of tenderloin tips served with creamy bourbon bearnaise. Cecil’s Manhattan comes straight-up and features maraschino-soaked raspberries in addition to raspberry liquor and bitters.
Blackened beef tenderloin tips with Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select bearnaise and the Woodford Raspberry Manhattan
CRAFTED CAREFULLY. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45.2% Alc. by Vol.
