Like that? Try this – classic cocktails with a Twist
People often get into daily routines, and that often extends to drinks as well. Most would say that once they find that preferred (or maybe “safe”) cocktail, whether that be an old fashioned, manhattan, or even a gin and tonic, they stick with it. MOUTON and Middle West Spirits, also known as Service Bar, have remixed several standard cocktails and taken them to the next level. So, if you like any of the above-mentioned drinks, try one of the following and support your local mixologists.
MOUTON, located in the heart of the Short North on High Street, has done an amazing job of taking favorites and turning them into not only delicious, but beautiful drinks.
Like a Gin and Tonic? Try…
1 Moutonic ($9)
Ingredients: Hayman’s Royal Dock Gin, grapefruit and lavender bitters, Butterfly Pea Flower, and fever-free tonic
Why it’s different: The grapefruit and lavender bitters add sweet and floral notes while the Butterfly Pea Flower from Thailand starts out blue in color but when mixed with acidity from the gin will turn purple.
Like a Tom Collins? Try…
Ango American Collins ($9)
Ingredients: Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon, Angostura bitters, lemon and soda
Why it’s different: Presented with a dehydrated blood orange slice garnish, and it does not contain gin as a Tom Collins typically would. This has a slight cinnamon taste and is equal parts sweet and tart.
Like a Last Word? Try…
He Said – She Said ($9)
Ingredients: Royal Dock Navy Gin, Sloe Gin, Luxardo, Lime, Orange Flower and Hopped Grapefruit Bitters.
Why it’s different: Based on the Prohibition-era classic Last Word, the hopped grapefruit bitters and Orange Flower add a touch of citrus to bring the flavors of this drink together.
To complement your drink I would highly recommend the cheese and charcuterie board. It comes with an assortment of cheeses, including goat, fig jam, brown mustard, dried tomatoes that magically tasted like pizza, olives, and two meats. Served with a generous side of sliced bread from Dan’s Bakery. Visit mouton954.com.
Service Bar, a swanky joint neighboring Brothers Drake, has a few fancy concoctions up their sleeves. Sidle up to their golden bar to taste one of the following.
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Like a Vodka Martini? Try…
2 Leaf Drop Martini ($13)
Ingredients: OYO Vodka and Mastiha
Why it’s different: Mastiha is a greek liqueur from the Chios islands distilled from the resin of a Mastic tree. Best way to describe it? “This tastes how fall smells.”
Like an Old Fashioned? Try…
3 Barrel Aged Old Fashioned ($13)
Ingredients: MWS Straight Wheat Whiskey, Salerno Blood Orange, Old Fashioned Bitters
Why it’s different: Served on the rocks with hand-carved ice, the Salerno Blood Orange liqueur adds a zesty full flavor to the cocktail. This essentially takes the traditional citrus rind garnish up a notch to complement the wheat whiskey.
Like a Manhattan? Try…
4 Haute Manhattan ($13)
Ingredients: MWS Michelone Reserve, vermouth, bitters
Why it’s different: Made with their own house bourbon whiskey, served up, it has a full flavor that’s really smooth, but equally as sweet.
Take a break from your regularly-scheduled happy hour drinks and try one of these beautifully-crafted cocktails. Check out servicebarcolumbus.com.
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