Creative Cocktails At Celeb Friendly Sushi Spot!

While in LA on a business trip last week, I dined at the Hollywood outpost of Katsuya whose celeb patrons include Brad Pitt, John Mayer and Sir Ben Kingsley.

While the food and ambiance were tantalizing, the biggest highlight was the creative cocktails.

My companion went the risky route and ordered the "Burning Mandarin" that came heavily endorsed by our waiter. Featuring Absolut Mandarin, crushed Serrano chiles, orange, cranberry and lemon juices and a sugared rim, this drink was surprisingly refreshing on the palate.

While I played it a bit safer, nonetheless, my "Bubbles and Pears" cocktail was a sensational combination of sake, pear vodka, clover honey syrup and Prosecco.

Whip up your own multi-sensory Burning Mandarin by clicking here!