I love gin, so much so that my daughter’s middle name is Juniper.
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1 tip for holiday hosting and more in this exclusive interview.
1, you have to go in knowing that it’s not going to be perfect.
Something’s gonna go awry, and you have to almost accept that.
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I think that’s the space that you want to be in.
Also, do things that are going to be communal and get people engaged and interacted.
I am thinking about a cocktail garnishing station.
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And keep it simple as much as possible.
When everybody can have their own little task in the kitchenthen it’s not so stressful for one person.
EatingWell:Are there any specific dishes or drinks youre most looking forward to serving this holiday season?
I think something like that would be so delicious with a lobster or a butternut squash bisque.
I’m looking forward to doing that and then to keep up with the damn fancy theme.
Adjepong:I would say citrus; I love lemons, grapefruit, lime and oranges.
So, I love having citrus on deck.
I always have a bowl of just random fruits.
Garlic, I’d say, is No.
Its super important to have garlic on hand.
And then, I have to say potatoes.
EatingWell:Favorite potato dish?
Adjepong:I’m going to have to say french fries.
I mean, baked potatoes are pretty good.
I love mash, but I think french fries are king.
EatingWell:Whats your least favorite food?
Adjepong:I hate to say this out loud, but bananas.
I attempt to stay away from that as much as possible.
EatingWell:Lets talk about your partnership with Tanqueray!
1, I’m a huge gin fan.
I love gin, so much so that my daughter’s middle name is Juniper.
I find it super inspiring and so delicious.
So when the opportunity came up to partner, it was really a no-brainer.
You say damn fancy, and you perk up a little bit!
To me, that’s what damn fancy means, and that’s what we’re going to deliver.
EatingWell:What does eating well mean to you?
I think it’s like the anticipation of a good meal.
Eric Adjepongs Top 3 Cocktails for the Holidays
Looking for some classic sips?
Chef Adjepong has got you covered with these three simple cocktails that are perfect for holiday entertaining.
Dirty Martini
Ingredients:
Directions:
1.
Add all ingredients to a cocktail tin.
Shake and fine strain into chilled martini glass.
Garnish with skewered olives.
French 75
1.
Add all ingredients except sparkling wine to the cocktail tin.
Shake and strain into a coupe or flute.
Top with sparkling wine and garnish with an expressed lemon twist.
