Blossom Bar in Brookline Village is a buzzy cocktail joint from the makers of Baldwin Bar. Like its sister location, the drinks here are well-thought-out, meticulously crafted, and presented so beautifully that you may have to pull out your camera.
The vibe: Loud, fun, energetic, young, and stylish—the place to be in Brookline if you can beat everyone else through the door. Pastel green walls, simple Spanish-style decor, and tropical plants situated around the room give the bar a sort of "cafe in Havana in the 1950s" feel.
The food: Blossom Bar's location inside Sichuan Garden means you have easy access to some of the best Sichuan cuisine in the Boston area. Soak up the alcohol with dan dan noodles that will make your tongue tingle, pork dumplings with chili vinaigrette, or spicy kung pao chicken.
The drink: Blossom Bar is a haven for delicious and inventive Latin-inspired cocktails, made with fresh tropical fruits and herbs and presented tiki-style, with fragrant garnishes spilling over the top. Drinkers can choose between a selection of frequently changing new creations alongside well-loved classics, such as the award-winning Gloria, with Bacardi Quatro Años, passionfruit, lime, cinnamon, coffee, and mascarpone. The menu offers illustrations of each drink, so you'll know exactly what you're getting, at least visually.
Time Out tip: Blossom Bar operates a to-go cocktail menu, with drinks running $12 each. Order a half-dozen for an impromptu happy hour at your place?