You will be forgiven for thinking that the work of a mixologist is to fix drinks by combining two or three ingredients and pushing the glass across the table to the customer. A talented bartender will tell you that the job requires a discerning palate and a great deal of patience.
Distilled New York is one of the best bars in the city to experience the joy of slowly seeping a cocktail over warm conversations. The bartender waits in anticipation for the customer’s face to light up as a sudden sensation of pleasure overwhelms them in a split second.
Mixology is an art. It is the art of creating pleasure and a lasting memory of an exhilarating feeling for a customer. Let us review a few drinks served in Distilled New York that will give you that euphoric sensation and keep you coming for more every time.
Bloody Mary
The main ingredient in this drink is vodka. However, it is carefully prepared with juices and spicey sauces, including tomatoes and lemons, to transform into a hangover beverage. It is the best drink to order when your body is reeling with lethargy from a hangover.
Moscow Mule
This cocktail, preferably called Vodka Buck in New York, dates back to the mid-20th century. It is prepared by adding fresh ginger juice or ginger beer to distilled vodka and squeezing lime juice into the mixture. The drink is often diluted with sparkling water and served to the customer.
Cosmopolitan
This is one of New York’s most popular drinks today, dating back to its origin in the 1970s. It is prepared by adding cranberry and lemon juice to vodka and a bit of triple sec into the cocktail. It’s best served when chilled with ice and often garnished with a lemon wedge.
Manhattan
This classic cocktail was invented in New York City back in the 1800s. The traditional cocktail consisted of sweetened vermouth, whiskey, and orange or Angostura bitter dashes. Old Fashion is similar in taste and appearance to conventional Manhattan, but the former is prepared with sugar rather than sweet vermouth. This cocktail is only for you if you have a high tolerance for potent drinks.
Brandy Alexanders
This is a modified version of the classic Alexander cocktail made with gin. It is prepared by combining crème de cacao with cognac and cream and shaking the mixture with ice cubed. Once chilled, the drink is strained into a cocktail glass and garnished with nutmeg.
Long Island Iced Tea
This potent drink was first made in 1972 on Long Island. It is prepared by combining five string alcohols: gin, vodka, tequila, triple sec, and white rum. In addition to these main ingredients, this tropical cocktail is flavored with a splash of cola, lemon juice, and syrup.
The dark hue of the cola gives it an amber signature tone. The tangy flavor of lemon, the sweet taste of syrup, and the bitter taste of cola slightly musk the heavy taste of alcohol in the cocktail.
Bottom Line
The fun in New York begins at dusk when dazzling lights take over the street. Spice up your life occasionally with a drink or two by passing by Distilled New York for memorable experiences. Remember to bring a friend.
