During a recent episode of Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, mixologist Claire Smith showcased her expertise in creating Valentine’s Day cocktails. Smith, the head of spirit creation for Bader Vodka, joined Conan on set to share some special recipes for the romantic holiday.
Claire, looking stunning as always, started off by mentioning Conan’s affinity for girly drinks and proclaimed her love for them too. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, they decided to kick things off with a Karma Sutra Kia Kraia cocktail, which featured fig, an aphrodisiac ingredient known to spice up the mood. To create this enticing drink, they poured a small amount of fig mixture into a flute glass and added a dash of Bel vodka. For an added touch, they layered champagne along the length of a bar spoon, creating a visually stunning effect.
Conan, always curious to learn more, inquired about the bar spoon and its purpose. Claire explained that it helps with layering the drink and is a useful tool to have when mixing cocktails at home. Moving swiftly along, she garnished the cocktail with a vanilla pod to enhance its aroma.
As the segment progressed, things started to get a bit more physical. Claire revealed the recipe for a drink called “Pop My Cherry Fizz.” They began by placing maraschino cherries (or, as they referred to them, “fruit nipples”) into a glass. This was followed by adding gin syrup, a key ingredient known for its stimulating qualities. They then gently muddled the cherries, ensuring not to be too rough with them, and incorporated some citrus juice using a Mexican elbow. Finally, they topped the mixture with Beler pink grapefruit liqueur, shaking up the drink with an impressive display of ambidexterity.
Conan, ever the comedian, couldn’t resist making a few cheeky remarks throughout the process, much to the amusement of the audience. The result was a beautifully pink-colored girly drink, which Claire presented to Conan with a flourish.
In the remaining time, Claire apologized for not being able to make the final drink due to time constraints but promised to return soon and get Conan even drunker. As the segment wrapped up, Claire bid farewell to the audience, leaving them eager for her next appearance.
Conan O’Brien‘s talk show continues to provide viewers with entertaining segments like this, showcasing interesting guests and their unique talents. With mixologist Claire Smith‘s expertise and Conan’s humorous commentary, this episode was a delightful mix of cocktails, laughter, and entertainment.
