Bar Talk: Harold Cook and oysters at Sweet Grass

By Jennifer Biggs, Daily Memphian Updated: October 04, 2018 8:05 AM CT | Published: October 03, 2018 4:26 PM CT

Harold Cook, the head bartender at Sweet Grass and Next Door in Cooper Young, turns to gin and muddled aromatics when asked to pair a cocktail with the oysters at Sweet Grass' oyster bar. This one holds up to the brininess of the oysters, but is light and has a bit of a kick from the chile pepper, too.

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Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.

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Bar Talk: Harold Cook and oysters at Sweet Grass

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