Reported by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Our friends at the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership never fail to give us excellent run-downs on the best things to do in our neighborhood as the seasons change! With the plethora of fine dining establishments, lounges, clubs, and hotels in the area, where is the best place to find a cooling and flavorful summer drink and cocktail? Here’s a bevy of suggestions for those working or visiting in the district – from their web site and recent e-mail blast!
Flatiron Summer Cocktail Guide
The sun is shining, and the city is buzzing. Take a break from the heat this summer and cool off with one of Flatiron’s most coveted summer cocktails. With summer Fridays on the horizon, take advantage of this round-up to game plan your happy hours.
Photo Credit: Almond Restaurant
Almond Restaurant, 12 East 22nd Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 228-7557
Along with a 3 pm – 7 pm Happy Hour menu, Almond offers a specialty cocktail menu that provides a little taste of the Hamptons in Manhattan. Stop by the Flatiron location to enjoy the “Butterfly Effect” made with Tom’s Town gin, mezcal, italicus, lime, and butterfly pea flower tea.
Photo Credit: Broken Shaker
Broken Shaker, 23 Lexington Avenue, between 23rd and 24th Streets, (212) 475-1920
With three different cocktail menus to choose from at Broken Shaker, there is truly something for everyone. Off the “Miami Vibes” menu, Broken Shaker’s refreshingly sweet “Blackberry Buck” is made with Absolut Lime, Fords Gin, blackberry-mulled wine, fresh lime & grapefruit rosemary tonic.
Photo Credit: Cosme NYC
Cosme NYC, 35 East 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 913-9659
For a Mexican-inspired cocktail on a sunny afternoon, head over to Cosme for the “Cosme Cocktail”. Made with Casa Dragon Blanco, Giffard’s Triple Sec, lime, and cranberry tincture, Cosme’s specialty cocktails are sweet and sophisticated.
George Washington Bar, 23 Lexington Avenue, between 23rd and 24th Streets, (212) 475-1924
If you’re looking for something outside your typical drink order, GW Bar has both “Classic” and “Original” cocktail menus that are serving up some serious cocktail creativity. GW’s “Cabin in the Woods” is made with branca menta, Smith & Cross rum, ancho reyes, banana, cold brew, and black urfa chili.
La Pecora Bianca, 1133 Broadway, between 25th and 26th Streets, (212) 498-9696
Fully equipped for summer cocktail cravings, La Pecora Bianca has a Spritz Bar, Negroni Bar, and Specialty Cocktails. For a strong drink that pops, try the “Negroni Sbagliato,” made with Campari, Carpano Antica, and prosecco.
Leonelli Taberna, 7 East 27th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, (212) 451-9495
Leonelli Taberna’s Happy Hour was named one of Eater NYC‘s “35 Solid Happy Hour Deals in NYC.” From 5 pm to 7 pm daily, the Taberna bar and lounge serves $8 cocktails and wine, $5 beer, and $5 and $10 small plates. Perfect for summer, the cocktail list includes a spritz made with Luxardo Aperitivio and Cocchi Rosa.
Photo Credit: Quality Eats
Quality Eats, 3 East 28th Street, between Madison and Fifth Avenue, (212) 257-8882
Celebrate Summer Fridays all summer long with Quality Eats. Every Friday from 2 pm to 5pm, guests can pay $25 for 3 cocktails/drinks and unlimited passed snacks. For a cocktail as icy as it is spicy, try the “Adios”, made with Espolon Blanco, Tarragon, Green Charteuse, and Habenero Cubes.
Photo Credit: Scampi
Scampi, 30 West 18th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenue (212) 888-2171
Step inside Scampi for the Southern Italian seafood and the aesthetic setting, and stay for the sweet and spicy spring cocktail that serves as a tasteful transition into summer. “The Allora” is made with gin, cucumber, lime, Thai chili, Dolan Blanc, and an aromatic salt rim.
Serra Fiorita by Birreria
, 200 Fifth Avenue, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, (212) 229-2560
Located on the 14th floor of Eataly, Serra Fiorita’s “flowering greenhouse” is the ideal spot to escape the city for a cocktail. While taking in views of the blooming mock Italian countryside and the iconic Flatiron building, sip on a frozen Aperol Spritz or choose from the extensive Spritz menu. Perfect for groups, the “Flatiron Fizz” pitcher is also available featuring blood orange juice, gin, soda, and garnished with orange slices.
Header Photo: Alex Staniloff for Broken Shaker at The Freehand.
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Flatiron District Summer Cocktail Guide and Commentary – for Summer Flatiron Denizens and Visitors!
Reported by the Flatiron Hot! News Editorial Staff
Our friends at the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership never fail to give us excellent run-downs on the best things to do in our neighborhood as the seasons change! With the plethora of fine dining establishments, lounges, clubs, and hotels in the area, where is the best place to find a cooling and flavorful summer drink and cocktail? Here’s a bevy of suggestions for those working or visiting in the district – from their web site and recent e-mail blast!
Flatiron Summer Cocktail Guide
The sun is shining, and the city is buzzing. Take a break from the heat this summer and cool off with one of Flatiron’s most coveted summer cocktails. With summer Fridays on the horizon, take advantage of this round-up to game plan your happy hours.
Photo Credit: Almond Restaurant
Almond Restaurant, 12 East 22nd Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 228-7557
Along with a 3 pm – 7 pm Happy Hour menu, Almond offers a specialty cocktail menu that provides a little taste of the Hamptons in Manhattan. Stop by the Flatiron location to enjoy the “Butterfly Effect” made with Tom’s Town gin, mezcal, italicus, lime, and butterfly pea flower tea.
Broken Shaker, 23 Lexington Avenue, between 23rd and 24th Streets, (212) 475-1920
With three different cocktail menus to choose from at Broken Shaker, there is truly something for everyone. Off the “Miami Vibes” menu, Broken Shaker’s refreshingly sweet “Blackberry Buck” is made with Absolut Lime, Fords Gin, blackberry-mulled wine, fresh lime & grapefruit rosemary tonic.
Cosme NYC, 35 East 21st Street, between Broadway and Park Avenue South, (212) 913-9659
For a Mexican-inspired cocktail on a sunny afternoon, head over to Cosme for the “Cosme Cocktail”. Made with Casa Dragon Blanco, Giffard’s Triple Sec, lime, and cranberry tincture, Cosme’s specialty cocktails are sweet and sophisticated.
George Washington Bar, 23 Lexington Avenue, between 23rd and 24th Streets, (212) 475-1924
If you’re looking for something outside your typical drink order, GW Bar has both “Classic” and “Original” cocktail menus that are serving up some serious cocktail creativity. GW’s “Cabin in the Woods” is made with branca menta, Smith & Cross rum, ancho reyes, banana, cold brew, and black urfa chili.
La Pecora Bianca, 1133 Broadway, between 25th and 26th Streets, (212) 498-9696
Fully equipped for summer cocktail cravings, La Pecora Bianca has a Spritz Bar, Negroni Bar, and Specialty Cocktails. For a strong drink that pops, try the “Negroni Sbagliato,” made with Campari, Carpano Antica, and prosecco.
Leonelli Taberna, 7 East 27th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, (212) 451-9495
Leonelli Taberna’s Happy Hour was named one of Eater NYC‘s “35 Solid Happy Hour Deals in NYC.” From 5 pm to 7 pm daily, the Taberna bar and lounge serves $8 cocktails and wine, $5 beer, and $5 and $10 small plates. Perfect for summer, the cocktail list includes a spritz made with Luxardo Aperitivio and Cocchi Rosa.
Quality Eats, 3 East 28th Street, between Madison and Fifth Avenue, (212) 257-8882
Celebrate Summer Fridays all summer long with Quality Eats. Every Friday from 2 pm to 5pm, guests can pay $25 for 3 cocktails/drinks and unlimited passed snacks. For a cocktail as icy as it is spicy, try the “Adios”, made with Espolon Blanco, Tarragon, Green Charteuse, and Habenero Cubes.
Scampi, 30 West 18th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenue (212) 888-2171
Step inside Scampi for the Southern Italian seafood and the aesthetic setting, and stay for the sweet and spicy spring cocktail that serves as a tasteful transition into summer. “The Allora” is made with gin, cucumber, lime, Thai chili, Dolan Blanc, and an aromatic salt rim.
Serra Fiorita by Birreria
, 200 Fifth Avenue, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, (212) 229-2560
Located on the 14th floor of Eataly, Serra Fiorita’s “flowering greenhouse” is the ideal spot to escape the city for a cocktail. While taking in views of the blooming mock Italian countryside and the iconic Flatiron building, sip on a frozen Aperol Spritz or choose from the extensive Spritz menu. Perfect for groups, the “Flatiron Fizz” pitcher is also available featuring blood orange juice, gin, soda, and garnished with orange slices.
Header Photo: Alex Staniloff for Broken Shaker at The Freehand.