Cocktailia

No trip to New York City is complete without paying a visit to Death & Co., located in Manhattan’s East Village. After confirming that Jason Littrell would be behind the bar, we stopped by our final evening in town…

El Diablo

• 1 1/2 ounce tequila
• 1/2 ounce crème de cassis
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounce ginger beer

Combine the first three ingredients in an ice filled shake and shake until cold. Strain over…

Last Word

• 3/4 ounce gin
• 3/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
• 3/4 ounce green chartreuse
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and shake until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Warm spring…

I’m a big fan of Secret Society but after going there for a year I’ve finally paid a visit to Toro Bravo right downstairs. I’ve been hearing good things about them for a while, and after Mindy sat…

Jack Rose

• 2 ounces applejack
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce grenadine

Combine ingredients in an ice-filled shake and shake until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. No garnish.

Now depending on the source, your…

The Darb Cocktail

• 3/4 ounce gin
• 3/4 ounce dry vermouth
• 3/4 ounce apricot brandy
• 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon…

Despite the fact that New York City is one of my favorite US cities to visit, I’ve somehow managed to not have any reviews for bars there. So on a recent trip I made a point of getting out with…

Secret Society has been a go-to spot for me ever since moving to Portland a little over a year ago. It’s a great, low-profile spot for those times you just want to chill out and not deal with the crowding…

Mint Julep

• 3 sprigs fresh mint
• 1 sugar cube
• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 additional mint sprig for garnish

Place the sugar cube and 3 mint sprigs into your glass, add a small splash of water, and gently…

Monte Carlo

• 2 1/4 ounces rye whiskey
• 1/2 ounce Benedictine
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally garnish with a piece of…