Raising the Bar: Our Autumn Wave Cocktail Shines at New York Bartenders Week

The Autumn Wave as featured in NY Bar tender Week

Yes its fall our favorite season, and to cerebrate we are sharing of one of our signature elixirs

The Amber Wave - as featured at New York Bartender Week  curated by Hanna Lee Communications over Nov.17-23, 2025.

Yusef Stirring up the senses in Upstate NY

The Amber Wave is made using our best selling premium artisan mixer, The Black Cardamom + Star Anise. Its perfect to elevate the cold fall evenings with two intense spices known for their distinctive aromatic depth. This cocktails brighten up even the darkest night, with amber hue made and is made with local butternut squash sourced from Upstate New York.

The Artisan Mixers on show at Field and Supply Upstate NY

Spice Profile :

 Unlike green cardamom, black cardamom has a smoky, resinous warmth with subtle notes of camphor and earth. It brings a grounding element that anchors the drink and adds unexpected dimension.

In contrast the Star anise, prized for its sweet-licorice aroma, is a staple in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indian cuisines  is a delicate spice that brightens and rounds out the cocktail’s profile. Together, these two flavors create a warming, earthy, and aromatic experience — a sip that feels both exotic and comforting.

- Black Cardamom Pods Featured at our Our Signature multi sensory bar

At first glance, the Autumn Wave seems beautifully complex , yet as with all of our cocktails they are effortless, easy-to make, easy on the eyes and even easier to enjoy. We love to make mixology feel approachable without compromising on flavor or craftsmanship. That’s why our simple Luxe Spirited Creations which stand also for our “L-S-C” formula — Liquor, Syrup, Citrus. With just these three elements, and the right recipe and expertise you can seamlessly recreate bar-quality cocktails and at home.

PS You can sip this signature cocktail in Stone Ridge, on the menu @butterfieldnyc or indeed craft it in the comfort of your own home. So cheers to the cocktail to The Autumn Wave that captures what The Cocktail Architect stands for: elevated simplicity, bold flavor, and a touch of global inspiration.

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz. Bourbon

• 1 oz. Pureed Butternut Squash

• 1 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

1 oz.Black Cardamom + Star Anise Premium Mixer

METHOD

• Add all ingredients and shake hard.

• Strain over a Large cube in a Double rocks glass.

• Garnish with Pink Peppercorn dust.

Our syrups are intentionally rich, concentrated, and versatile — you only need about one ounce per drink, giving you 11–13 servings per bottle. And if you prefer a lighter touch, a smaller pour still imparts that same vibrant, layered flavor our syrups are known for

PS If you want to learn how to make more mocktails or cocktails in the comfort of your own home, check out our Virtual or in persons experiential classes,

Cheers!

Yusef & Nandini Austin

The Cocktail Architect

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