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New York continued GIN-DRINKER'S VODKA BUSINESSMAN'S LEMONADE Sherwin Levitis of STK PHOTOS: DOUG YOUNG Becky Pappa of Butterfield 8 PHOTOS: DOUG YOUNG "Our boys"Our boys like their lemonade," says Becky Pappa of Butterfield 8, the Midtown business bite where the suits e to order a drink named The Rat Pack. That citrus- based drink was part of the inspiration for Lemonade Fizz, brightened up with Karlsson's Gold, ginger and a pop Butterfield like to based pop of champagne. "I personally the "I personally love the ginger with Karlsson's because of the earthy flavor, but it's a great vodka to use whether you're what e doing a salty or hearty drink," she says. It's also what she reaches for when making a classic Dirty Martini, or pours it simply on the rocks with cracked pepper. "If I'm brightening up a summer cocktail or keeping Part lounge, the attitude at STK is more "Who's your daddy?" than your daddy's chophouse. So it comes of no surprise that a Martini here combines spice and nice in a sexy and subtle combo. All that accomplished in Sherwin Levitis's Elevated Martini, which fuses the smoothness of Karlsson's Gold with the hot pop of black peppercorn with a twist. "We wanted a steakhouse-driven cocktail so we thought of something savory," says Levitis. "We've named it 'elevated' for numerous reasons." The rooftop location is just one of them. "Karlsson's is like a gin-drinker's vodka; it's weighty," he says. "And this isn't your normal vodka Martini with olives. It's elevated with truffle balsamic glaze, blue cheese–stuffed olives and [exceptionally] flavorful. It's a very sophisticated cocktail that many can enjoy." —L.B. it hearty I can play on its main components with this." Despite its down-to-business vibe, Butterfield 8 it hearty, I can its do has made a home for Karlsson's because, says Pappa, "I think people are always excited about a new product, and especially when it turns out to be a good new product." —L.B. Lemonade Fizz 3 oz. Karlsson's Gold Vodka 1½ oz. Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur 1 oz. lemonade 1 oz. club soda or top with a champagne float Pour all ingredients into a shaker, shake and strain over fresh ice and tip with a champagne float or club soda. Serve in a wine glass and garnish with fresh lemon wheels. The Elevated Martini 3 oz. Karlsson's Gold Vodka Splash olive juice Shake and strain into a Martini glass rimmed with balsamic- truffle reduction. Add fresh cracked black peppercorns and blue-cheese stuffed olives.