Outback's New "Out Front" Bar Concept Brings New Drinks, Dishes

Did you know that the Citrus Park Outback Steakhouse is the exclusive location in the country featuring the brand new "Outfront Bar?"

Outfront Bar is new a concept that combines a bar and a kitchen, right out front, in the middle of the resaturant. Chefs prepare innovative bar food and unique, hand-crafted cocktails in the center of all the action.

If you visit the Outfront bar, be sure try the new Blackberry Mojito. With a deep purple-y hue, the ingredients are:

• Mount Gay Rum Eclipse Silver (which is named after a total solar eclipse that occurred on Barbados in 1910)
• Fresh blackberries muddled with mint leaves
• Lime juice and orange marmalade
• Monin Gourmet Blackberry Syrup
• A splash of club soda

It's refreshing, fruit-forward but not too summery. If you're looking for a food pairing, try a "Small" -- small plates meant for sharing, also new to Outback. Our favorites upon a recent visit? Diablo: wood-grilled sirloin skewers over crostinis drizzled with a signature pepper steak sauce, and Garlic Pepper Shrimp: house-breaded popcorn shrimp, tossed in garlic and four-pepper seasoning, served with a side of chili sauce. Insider tip: there are also some new desserts called "Sweets", so save room for those!

Cheers, Westchase!