Nantucket is loaded with fantastic watering holes, but some are worth visiting a little more than others. Take Slip 14, for example. Located right on Nantucket Harbor, the fresh-from-the-boat seafood and creative cocktail list make this waterview eatery a must for locals and tourists alike. We checked in with their fab and Imbibe Magazine cover-ready mixologist Teddy Nixon to find out what Slip 14 cocktail needs to be in everyone’s hands this summer. Here’s what he had to say:

“I find inspiration for my cocktails in pretty unusual places, like Theo Von, who happens to be one of my favorite comedians. When first crafting this drink, I knew something was missing. That missing link ended up being pear brandy, which is perfect because Theo has a hilarious bit about pears. So, given the connection, I thought it was only fitting to name the drink after him. I hope you’ll try making it at home or stop into Slip 14, and we’ll make one just for you!”

Slip 14’s Theo Von Cocktail

A Summer Cocktail at Slip 14

In a shaker, mix the following with ice:

  • 1.5 oz Avua cachaca
  • .5 oz St. George pear brandy 
  • 2 oz yellow watermelon juice 
  • .75oz fresh lime 
  • .75oz tarragon simple 
  • Large bar spoon of Absinthe

Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy in a sunny spot!

Slip 14 Cocktail Menu

This article originally appeared in The Mazer Group’s Luxury Listings Newsletter. For more stories like this and great real estate eye candy, subscribe to mazergroup@compass.com

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