The Sugar Monk team in Harlem recently unveiled their latest creative project, which they divided into five distinct “celestial chapters.” This Sugar Monk celestial menu explores the theory that bodily energies mirror the movements of the stars. According to The Spirits Business, the twenty featured cocktails reflect “how these forces shape behaviour, instinct, and identity,” drawing inspiration from art, music, folklore, and personal memory.
Furthermore, the bar utilizes its own spirits line, Atheras Spirits, for many of the recipes. The team produces these amari, liqueurs, and bitters at their micro-distillery in Brooklyn. To source “often overlooked” botanicals, Sugar Monk also partnered with forager Tama Matsuoka Wong and ethnobotanist Elizabeth Kontou (The Spirits Business).
In the opening chapter, “Setting out on a Fresh Journey,” the bar features “bright, enlivening” drinks like the Queen of the Desert. This cocktail mixes habanero-infused Patrón Tequila with Atheras lemon verbena liqueur, pineapple, and elderflower. Consequently, the Sugar Monk celestial menu offers a vibrant start for guests.
Moreover, the “Stars in the Night” section provides “vigorous” options, such as the clarified Potters Field. This drink incorporates Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Atheras Sweet Annie Liqueur, and yuzu. Meanwhile, “Wonder as my Compass” offers “seductive, intriguing, playful” serves, including the Original Sin. This carbonated drink features Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum and Atheras Sykophilos Liqueur. Each of these unique combinations strengthens the reputation of the Sugar Monk celestial menu.
Transitioning to more meditative options, the “Boundless Horizons” chapter focuses on “slow-sip, sensual” cocktails. Here, guests can sample the Crepuscular Martinis, a seasonal trio of mini cocktails featuring Fords Gin and Altamura Vodka. Similarly, the final chapter, “Follow the Gleams,” highlights the inclusivity of the Sugar Monk celestial menu by offering exclusively non-alcoholic cocktails. Highlights include a zero-proof Negroni Sbagliato made with Pathfinder and Atheras sweet vermouth.
Ultimately, the venue serves a special range of Highballs exclusively for the industry after 10:00 PM. For instance, the Shifuku uses Iichiko Saiten Shochu and club soda. To complement the Sugar Monk celestial menu, the kitchen provides small plates like baked spinach empanadas and chicken lemongrass dumplings. The Spirits Business notes that this holistic approach ensures every visitor finds a cosmic connection through flavor.
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The Spirits Business Article — Harlem’s Sugar Monk debuts celestial menu, written by Lauren Bowes
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