Outdoor Bar and Libations!

Finally the bar is done! It still needs a bit of accessorizing, but clean and clear counters make for better serving.  This took twice as long, and well you know the rest.  We went with cedar cabinets with Kendall Charcoal Benjamin Moore paint finish.  We raised the ceiling and added an industrial fan and pvc horizontal bead board. The counter is Gray granite in a leather finish to keep water rings at bay. Outdoor rated ice maker and fridge sealed the deal.  Now we are ready for cocktails! Would you prefer shaken or stirred? 
I found this adorable cocktail book "SHAKE". It has wonderful Seasonal libations that would make anyone happy. The two I may attempt to make this weekend are the "Watermelon Daiquiri" and "The Frenchie".  Holland Brook Bar is open for business, Cheers!
Special thanks to Artisan Kitchen Studio for making my design a reality! I alos want to thank all of those who gave me some direction with my front door looks like a 50 /50 split gray to black! I think I will flip a coin because all you talented ladies liked both!
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4 Shots Light RUM 2 cubes cane sugar 2 wedges fresh lime juice 2 wedges of fresh watermelon rind removed 2 slices of lime 2 slices of watermelon for garnish Muddle watermelon with lime and sugar, add RUM and ice and shake for 10 seconds Strain into glass with ice and garnish!


For you Francophiles! 10 shots of Rose wine 2 shots of Cointreau 1 cube of sugar 5 fresh raspberries 5 fresh blueberries 4 fresh strawberries have extra fruit for garnish. Add all but wine/cointreau to shaker, muddle until sugar is dissolved. Add cointreau/wine and ice and shake 3 seconds Strain over large ice cubes and garnish with fruit! CHEERS!