Hanging Edison light bulbs give the space a cozy, inviting vibe that’s also reflected in the menu by such approachable options as The Woody Guthrie, made with basics like Demerara rum, ginger beer and apple cider. Taking its name from a Chicago gathering spot from the turn of the century, Tooker Alley flies in the face of trendy speakeasies requiring reservations or passwords. The industrial chic digs of Tooker Alley (Photo: Paul Wagtouicz) True to the bohemian tiki bar vibe, cans of Lions Head beer can be had for a few bucks, for the truly budget conscious. Their pocket-friendly drinks include the whiskey-based Sazerac Sling and the tequila-based Paloma, complemented by grapefruit and thyme. Housed in a former Bushwick warehouse–with towering ceilings, comfy barstools, whimsical furniture and a pool table–Johnson’s makes it easy to while away an evening.
This may be the only dive cocktail bar in the city. Tucked inside a stylish storefront that exudes south-of-the-border architecture, Leyenda stands out in the culinary mecca that is Smith Street. Some of their many inventive concoctions include the gunpowder tea-infused Shotgun Wedding and La Sonambula, an ambitious blend of jalapeño-infused blanco tequila, chamomile and mole. Mixologist Ivy Mix and her mentor Julie Reiner (of Flatiron Lounge and Clover Club fame) bring an exacting approach to their Latin American-inspired cocktails. The colorful bar at Leyenda (Photo: Leyenda) Warmer weather begs for a Bizarre Love Triangle, a blend of aloe, cucumber and peppered gin.
A good place to start in the winter is with The Eternal, an inventive twist on the hot toddy, made with a chamomile grappa liqueur. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you really want here. At night, go for the Rye Reaper, a mixture of rye, rum, amaro and a cardamom tincture.įans of the “bartenders choice,” which allows patrons to customize a drink by choosing the spirit, this low-key bar caters to libation nerds of all stripes. With this in mind, the menu is divided into “brunch cocktails” and “evening cocktails.” During the day, opt for an easy drinking Harvest Moon, made with apple brandy, red ale and ice cider. While it’s always “five o’clock somewhere,” some need to ease their way into the cocktails with more kick. A whiskey cocktail with maraschino and Absinthe at Clover Club (Photo: Krista via Flickr)Īt Julie Reiner’s Clover Club, enjoy high-end cocktails sans the stuffy atmosphere.
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