The Libra: OR A Chronological Tale of The Invisible Battle of the Bartenders . To wind the yarn of The Libra, a cocktail as elusive as the zodiac sign, one must set the record straight, as I did not previously. . The Libra started as a cocktail called The Scorpio made by Kenneth ( @theshanghairoom / @backdoorfremont ). I loved the concept, but Erin (@theshanghairoom ) also on duty that night, was incensed. . He was a Libra. I was a Libra. Fuck Scorpios. Our drink would be better. So Erin, known for his love of @typeonegativeofficial and cowboy boots, created The Libra, wrote down the recipe and all was wonderful in Seattle. . But as Helen of Troy started a war for her beauty, I started a war for my love of the cocktail that embodied my essence. #oglibra . From Erin came Alex from Baltimore, a teenage college student for a penchant for rock climbing, culinary arts and mixology. Despite not even old enough to sit at a bar, they are known for their apple wood, or cherry wood, smoked Manhattans and hand squeezed margaritas. Their take on The Libra? Make it a double with dried mint and a side of teenager blood since they got too zealous with the garnishes. Still delicious and I aged backwards due to vampirism. #bloodylibra . Now Joshie-Poo is a new contender from @fort_st_george , a lover of big ole' butts, friends with @tn.drinks from @itsumonoseattle and fanatic of hip hop and anime. He looks at me and then the recipe. Luxadaro AND St. Germaine? Isn't that a lil' extra? My response? Aren't all Libras a lil' extra? . Fair enough. Creme De Menthe. Floral Vodka, shaken and doubled strained with a chilled crystal glass. Recipe included. #fancylibra . I have four more Bartenders to ask The Libra challenge. I am excited for their interpretations. . #barculture #cocktails #Libra #Seattle #Maryland (at Fort St George) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clxzhg-Oi3GigfGEcsYqvwS7cHYh5emagbhRgo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
