Sake + Sports Stars = One Heck of a Party

In a private Park Avenue home that was once the love nest of William Randolph Hearst and his mistress Marion Davies, party-goers gathered this evening to sample something even sweeter than the forbidden love between a legendary publisher and his Ziegfeld Follies paramour. Courtesy of master mixologist Allen Katz, revelers tried a trio of cocktails featuring Ty*Ku, the new sake created by entrepreneur Kirk Spahn and his business partner Andrew Chrisomalis. Among the notables who showed their affection for the savory summer concoctions included New York Giants linebacker Brandon Short and the world's number-ten ranked tennis player, Tommy Haas. No word yet on whether Haas will down a White Lotus (recipe below) to prepare for play in this year's U.S. Open. Speaking of which, tune in on September 5 for my report live from the Lexus hospitality suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. WHITE LOTUS RECIPE 1 oz. Ty*Ku 1 oz. Plymouth gin 1 oz. peach purée 1/2 oz. fresh lime 1/4 oz lavendar syrup