We’re visiting the best, trendiest hotel bars to find you the tastiest cocktails in NYC. Not only have we got the photos, we’ve got the recipes — directly from the bartenders — so you can make them at home. Grab your martini glass, you’re having a cocktail party.
This week, we've got Z NYC Hotel. It's not live on Oyster yet, but we got a sneak peek at this hot new hotel with a stunning rooftop and breathtaking views of Manhattan's skyline. Check back soon to see our review of Z NYC Hotel! Previously, we've bar hopped at: 60 Thompson, The Grand Hyatt, New York, XVI at Hilton Garden Inn Times Square, The Maritime, The James Hotel, Hilton New York Fashion District, and The Standard Hotel.
Drink #1: 7
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Ron Zacapa 23
- 1 oz fresh lime
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Goya Ginger beer
- Lime wheel
To make
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour 2 oz Ron Zacapa 23, 1 oz of fresh lime and 1 oz simple. Top with Goya Ginger beer and garnished with a lime wheel.
Drink #2: JFK
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Ciroc Coconut
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz simple syrup
- Lime wheel
To make
Fill mixing glass with ice and pour 2 ounces Ciroc Coconut, 1 ounce fresh lime juice and 1.5 ounces simple. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnished with a lime wheel.
Drink #3: Woodside
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Makers Mark Bourbon
- 1/2 oz Punt E Mes Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Carpana Antica Vermouth
- 4 dashes orange bitters
To make
Take 2 ounces Makers Mark Bourbon, 1/2 ounce Punt E Mes Vermouth, 1/2 ounce Carpana Antica Vermouth and four dashes orange bitters. Shake well and pour over ice in a rocks glass. Garnished with an orange.
Drink #4: The Express
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Ciroc Red Berry
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 whole strawberry
- 4 blueberries
- Two lemon wedges
To make
Take 1 whole strawberry, 4 blueberries and two lemon wedges. Muddle in a mixing glass, then top with ice. Pour in two ounces of Ciroc Red Berry and an ounce of simple syrup. Strain into a rox glass filled with ice. Garnish with a strawberry and enjoy.
Drink #5: Sunnyside
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Absolut Wild Tea
- 1 oz St. Germain
- 3 oz Fresh Lemonade
- Lemon wedge
To make
Fill a mixing glass with ice. Pour 2 ounces Absolut Wild Tea, 1 oz St. Germain and 3 oz fresh lemonade. Shake well and pour over ice in a tall glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
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