Since the May 2016 opening of 204 North
Kitchen & Cocktails, Amanda Britton's
creative cocktails have delighted patrons.
Focused on finding harmony between aromas
and flavors, Britton's La Reina delivers an
explosion of tastes, but each of its ingredients
mingles seamlessly.
La Reina, meaning "the Queen" in Spanish,
was created and named to pay homage to
both the Queen City and to the Mexican
origins of the main component, mezcal—a
clear liquor from Mexico that is made from a
variety of agave plants.
"Mezcal is a spirit that is gaining popularity
all over but isn't as well-known here in
Charlotte," Britton says. "I wanted to utilize
this unique spirit to craft an approachable
cocktail using familiar flavors that would speak
to the local palate."
204 North Kitchen & Cocktails
20 APRIL 2017