By Caroline Grogan By Caroline Grogan | December 3, 2021 | Food & Drink,
A holiday bar crawl that gives back to the community? Count us in.
Sanzo, an NYC-based, Asian-inspired sparkling water brand, has teamed up with AAPI-owned restaurants and bars throughout the city to offer limited-time-only mocktails and cocktails made with Sanzo sparkling water.
10% of all sales from the ‘Cheers to Chinatown’ cocktail crawl will be donated to Welcome to Chinatown, an organization dedicated to supporting local businesses and amplifying community voices in the area.
Sanzo’s exclusive cocktails will be available now through January 2nd at the following bars and restaurants. As a fun bonus, each cocktail purchase will come with a custom sticker sheet illustrated by Jenny Acosta, perfect for adding a unique touch to holiday cards or gift wrapping.
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398 Manhattan Ave / Website
Bonnie’s, a new restaurant serving Cantonese cuisine inspired by owner Calvin Eng’s mother, will offer the non-alcoholic ‘Lychee Fizz’ made with lychee pea flower, lemon and Sanzo lychee.
151 East Broadway / Website
Fast-casual restaurant Kopitiam has crafted the non-alcoholic ‘Teh-O Limao Ice,’ made with Sanzo Calamansi, Teh-O (black tea), lime and sour plum.
172 Orchard St / Website
Saigon Social, a Lower East Side restaurant specializing in Vietnamese comfort food, has created the ‘Spicy Lychee Limeade’ drink made with Sanzo lychee, lychee jalapeño simple syrup, a splash of OJ, sake, lime juice and lime leaf chili salt.
159 Graham Ave / Website
Taiwanese restaurant Win Son Bakery is offering the ‘Lychee Sweat’ made with Akul Mezcal, Pomp & Whimsy Gin liqueur, ginger syrup, lime juice, Sanzo lychee and a lychee garnish.
68 Greenpoint Ave / Website
Specializing in contemporary Vietnamese fare, Di An Di has created the ‘Arm Candy’ cocktail. See below for the recipe that you can recreate at home.
Di An Di // Arm Candy Cocktail (inspired by chef Lisa Fernandes' tattoo)
Ingredients:
Directions: Place everything except ice and Sanzo into mixing tin and buzz with a hand blender until foamy. Whip shake with 1 ice cube until completely melted. Pour Sanzo into a glass, fill with ice, and pour drink on top.
The holiday season is all about doing good, and Sanzo’s holiday cocktail crawl makes it easier than ever.
Photography by: Di An Di