Nostalgia Served

Little Snitch’s Fruit Loop transforms breakfast cereal into a nostalgic brunch cocktail

By Alison Bailin Batz / Photo by Debby Wolvos

At Little Snitch Brunch + Cocktails, the beverage program is built on familiar flavors and fond memories, transforming nostalgic favorites into thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Inspired by classic breakfasts, beloved desserts and comforting flavors, each drink is designed to surprise guests while remaining balanced, approachable and full of cheeky personality.

“No matter the cocktail our guests choose, I want them to recognize something when they sip it that makes them smile,” says John Auer, operating partner of Little Snitch. “Whether it’s a flavor, an aroma or a memory, there should be an immediate connection. Once they have that familiarity, that’s when I can surprise them.”

Few cocktails embody that philosophy better than Little Snitch’s popular Fruit Loop ($14). “Despite the name, the goal was not to simply make a drink that tastes like cereal,” Auer says. “I wanted to recreate the distinctive flavor of the milk that’s left at the bottom of the bowl after the cereal is gone.”

The build begins with Stoli Vanilla Vodka that has been infused with actual Froot Loops, created by steeping the colorful cereal in the spirit to capture its signature flavor. Raspberry cheesecake liqueur follows, and white chocolate liqueur rounds out the build with creamy sweetness and a smooth finish.

The ingredients are shaken before being poured into a coupe glass. It is finished with a small gold spoon and a neat row of Froot Loops. “When guests take that first sip, there is an emotional connection that happens almost instantly.”

Every sip captures creamy vanilla, white chocolate and subtle raspberry notes before ending with the unmistakable flavor of the sweet milk left behind after the last spoonful of cereal.

8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale; www.littlesnitchscottsdale.com; 480.590.2463.