KDHamptons recently zipped in to Manhattan to experience Wolfgang Puck’s first New York restaurant in Lower Manhattan. The acclaimed chef recently opened the sixth location of his signature steak restaurant, CUT by Wolfgang Puck at the new Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown.

Ingredients:
Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of Japanese cucumber, plus thin cucumber slices for garnish
2 large basil leaves, plus small basil leaves for garnish
1 1/2 ounces silver tequila, such as Patron
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Ice
Method:
In a cocktail shaker, combine the thick cucumber slices with the large basil leaves and muddle well with a wooden spoon. Add the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup and ice and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a few small basil leaves and thin cucumber slices.

Visit CUT New York restaurant at 99 Church Street. Lunch available from 12:00PM – 2:30PM. Dinner is available Sunday – Thursday from 6:00PM – 10:00PM and Friday – Saturday 6:00PM – 11:00PM. To make a reservation, please visit www.wolfgangpuck.com or call 646-880-1995.