A little blurb about you:
My names Sweets. I’m the chef at Sweet Mercy Kitchen @ Hermit Woods Winery in Meredith NH. I love creating new cocktails and new dishes in a space that is proudly contrarian.
What do you think is the most underused bar tool?
A fine mesh strainer
Favorite cocktail?
A Negroni
Favorite thing to do when not behind the bar?
I like cooking, river swimming, crafting, and spending time with my pooch Mercy.
How many years have you been bartending?
4 years
Favorite place in NH to visit?
Tamworth & Portsmouth
Favorite Tamworth Distilling Spirit
Damson Plum Gin
Signature Cocktail:
Dionysus’ Negroni
1 part Damson Plum Gin
1 part Campari
1 part Hermit Woods Winery Melange
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and still until chilled. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with an expressed orange peel.
Sweet Mercy Kitchen is a farm to table restaurant located in Hermit Woods Winery and owned/operated by Chef Kaylon Sweets. Sweets uses his diverse culinary background to create unique flavor profiles and upscale twist on classic dishes. On top of a seasonaly rotating menu one can stop in for a craft cocktail, wine tasting and join in on one of the many events such as Brunch on Record featuring a local DJ, live music in the loft and weekly Wednesday night Trivia. Visit yourself and experience all that Sweet Mercy Kitchen and Hermit Woods Winery has to offer!
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