Glowing with candlelight and oozing romantic charm, this historic subterranean speakeasy has been delighting patrons with chef-driven comfort staples and a top-notch spirits program since its rebirth in late 2010. On most nights, the cozy cocktail den fills up fast, the large L-shaped bar and surrounding banquets buzzing with excitement and indulgence. Like Fedora itself, the cocktail program seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering a long list of modified classics like the Black Squirrel Old Fashioned, a rich blend of Four Roses bourbon, fresh citrus, sweet maple wash and house-made pecan bitters. Served in heavy bottomed rocks glass and crowned with a sliver of orange peel, this deceptively smooth cocktail is brimming with all the casual sophistication of its esteemed purveyor.
Stiff, smooth and a snap to make, the old-fashioned has been fortifying New Yorkers since its loyal devotee Don Draper was in diapers way back in the day, around the turn of the century. These days, the classic tipple is gracing cutting-edge cocktail menus at the best bars in NYC its simplicity providing the perfect platform for creative reinterpretations and endless experimentation. Whether you like yours new-fashioned or truly old-fashioned, these are the best cocktails from bars, speakeasies and restaurants that will definitely hit the spot.
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