LA is known for it's facelifts- though they're usually on housewives, not hotels. However, when an old Holiday Inn was recently transformed into The Garland hotel in North Hollywood, California an "urban oasis" was born.

Nestled within The Garland's grounds is The Front Yard restaurant. This eatery embodies the retro-chic atmosphere of old Hollywood, and blends it with a menu that will tantalize new age tastebuds.

Accompanying these delicious eats are some seriously incredible cocktails. The most coveted of the bunch being the, Cranky J.

This cocktail is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Just like the sometimes "cranky" owner of The Garland, James Crank, for whom the cocktail is named.

Mix up your own Cranky J at home and be sure to book your stay at this retro inspired hideaway, right in the heart of Hollywood.

Cranky J

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz St. Germain
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz lemon juice- hand squeezed
• 1 sage leaf
• Mumm's Champagne (floater)
• Lemon Zest (garnish)

Directions:

1. Add simple syrup, lemon juice and sage to a mixing glass
2. Add gin, St. Germain and ice
3. Shake and strain into a new glass filed with one large ice cube
4. Top off with Mumm's Champagne
5. Garnish with lemon zest