“Reza-Joon”

Oak is happy to announce a new cocktail special, “Reza-Joon”, created by the talented @stephanjahanshahi, local artist and bartender at Oak. Stephan shares with us some flavors of his Persian heritage in Reza-Joon with mezcal, pomegranate simple syrup, blood orange amaro, with a hint of citrus. A perfect balance of sweet, tart, and smoky.

Pomegranate molasses is a common ingredient in Persian food, often incorporated into stews or braises to balance with smokey and rich flavors such as roasted walnut or pheasant. Pairing the sweet and tart notes of pomegranate with the subtle smoke of mezcal creates a balance of flavors that can only exist at a cultural crossroads. SWANA cultures have always existed in the middle of beautiful exchanges, and in this glass is a dialogue between Oaxaca and Tehran. Nosh-e Joon! (Nosh-e Joon is a farsi phrase akin to bon appetit meaning “may this be sweet for your soul)