COCOA BEACH, Fla. — Beachside restaurants don’t always need a salty, sandy vibe. In fact, there’s a new Cocoa Beach joint with the charm of the seashore, but the allure of an upscale lounge.
Alibi Cocktails & Bites is in downtown Cocoa Beach, nestled along Minutemen Causeway.
“When you walk in the door, you immediately want to cozy up in a booth — whether it’s a group of friends or a date night,” says Alibi’s Matt Bramkamp. “It’s perfect for that.”
Bramkamp — who’s a craft cocktail-aficionado — is also the head guy in the kitchen. In this week’s Chef’s Kitchen, he’s demonstrating two of his favorite recipes exclusive to Alibi.
Alibi Cocktails & Bites: Ahi Tuna Nacho
Ingredients
- Ginger-garlic
- Ahi Tuna
- Wasabi
- Garlic-ginger sauce
- Vinaigrette
- Cucumbers
- Wonton chips
- Pickled carrots
- Sesame aioli
- Sesame seeds
- Micro cilantro
Directions
- Start by slicing wonton skins into triangles and frying them in an olive and sesame oil blend.
- Take (sushi grade) ahi tuna and toss it in ginger-garlic sauce.
- Toss cucumbers in wasabi vinaigrette.
- Top the wonton chips with tuna and cucumbers.
- Then top with pickled carrots, sesame aioli, micro cilantro and sesame seeds.
Bun Mi Wagyu Steak Dog
Ingredients
- Cucumber
- Pickled red onion
- Pickled carrots
- Micro cilantro
- Hoisin
- Sriracha
Directions
- Start with a broadleaf Wagyu Beef Steak Dog. Cook according to packaging.
- Top with fresh cucumbers, pickled red onions, pickled carrots and micro cilantro.
- Drizzle hoisin sauce and sriracha over the top.