Fizzy Lizzy!

Dinner with Two Hot Dates (Ingrid and Winston!)

A couple of nights ago I got to catch up with a good friend at a new restaurant, Almond (http://www.almondnyc.com/p3.php). I looked at the cocktail list and the Fizzy Lizzy caught my attention. Not only because of its fantastic name but because it actually sounded delicious! The drink was made with shaken strawberries and lime, light rum and grapefruit. Very refreshing on a hot (and HUMID!) evening.

Beautiful!

One of my lovely dates for the evening was this handsome gentleman: WINSTON!

He had perfect manners during the dinner. Ingrid is a proud mama. I recommend checking out Almond if you're in the Flatiron area. The food is fantastic and the outdoor seating allows you to bring a furry friend to dinner!

Until next time,

Liz





Checking out the Library

Reading is Important. So are Incredible Cocktails!

I live near The NoMad Hotel and I have wanted to check out The Library (http://www.thenomadhotel.com/#!/dining/library) for cocktails. I had the perfect opportunity last night! I started with the Coffee Cocktail. 

The drink was made with Cognac, vintage port, demerara, egg and nutmeg. The drink was very tasty and not too heavy. Sort of like eggnog, but not. The non-alcoholic components definitely masked how strong the drink was, which was very!

The next drink I got was the Matchlock. The drink included rye, bourbon, absinthe, vanilla, grapefruit, ginger, lemon, and angostura bitters. Yum! After this drink, I was all done! The cocktails are $15 and well worth it. Expertly crafted and delicious. 

Until next time,

Liz

Went to Franklin Mortgage to get a Cocktail!

The City of Brotherly Love...and Strong Cocktails!

I just got back from an incredible weekend catching up with my best friend, Warren! We had a fantastic time catching up and were able to check out a speakeasy that was highly recommended: The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co (http://thefranklinbar.com/). The first drink I ordered (from the expansive cocktail list) was Lipstick Stains. The drink fell under "Rebellious Spirits" on the menu and was made with apple brandy, mezcal, lime and grapefruit juices, cinnamon syrup and bitters, served on crushed ice. 

The drink was SUPER delicious and complex. I loved it! I wanted to try something adventurous and noticed a man next to us ordered a fun looking drink with mint (something I tend to avoid). I asked our incredibly knowledgeable server what it was and she explained it was the Lily Dale Swizzle, which I promptly ordered.  I checked the menu and it falls under "Easy Going" drinks. It is something like an alcoholic root-beer based cocktail, made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Zacapa 23 Rum, absinthe, lemon juice, ginger and cinnamon syrups, birch and sarsaparilla tinctures (sort of like an alcoholic extract). 

This drink was also a winner, though I wasn't surprised. If you're in Philly, I highly recommend checking out this wonderful spot near Rittenhouse Square. 

I head off tomorrow to start my internship! I am beyond excited! :)

Until next time, 

Liz

Having a Drink at The Drink!

Fact: Punch Tastes Fancier in Tea Cups

Two of the members of the Ladies Drinking League (Myself and Christine) met up in Brooklyn tonight for drinks and dinner. I had heard good things about The Drink (http://thedrinkbrooklyn.com/) and it was located right near our dinner spot, so naturally we explored. The weather was nice, so after we finally got our cups of punch (service is a bit slow...), we sat outside. There is ample seating outside. 

I chose the Starboard. I snapped a photo of the ingredients above: Barbancourt Rum, Apricot Juice, Lime, Sassafras Syrup, and Rhubarb Bitters. The drink was so yummy and presented in a tea cup! I love that the glasses are all mismatched, it adds a bit of whimsy. 

If you're already in the area, check out The Drink, otherwise, I wouldn't say it is worth the trip, especially from Manhattan ;)

Cheers,

Liz