The recent “Best Uptown Bartender” in New York City was filled with innovative new cocktails. Mixologists from 30+ of New York City’s best Uptown bars from West, East, Central Harlem, Washington Heights and the Bronx duked it out for the crown.
Though, we loved them all VIBE picked our three favorite Gin cocktails that we thought would be the perfect treats for passing the time while Hurricane Joaquin passes through the Big Apple.
Benjamin Zapien from Otto’s Wine and Burger Bar
Benny Sour
1 ¾ oz Hendrick’s Gin
¾ oz Lime Juice
¾ oz Egg White
¾ oz Basil Syrup
Splash Of Ginger Liquor
Conor John from Mintons’s
Gin Derby
1 Small Handful of Fresh Mint
2 Droppers Of Bittermens Boston Bittahs
½ oz Cucumber Juice
¾ oz of Green Tea Syrup
2 oz Hendrick’s Gin
Djo Sanou from 5 & Diamond
Mon Bel Été
2 oz Hendrick’s Gin
¾ oz Triple Sec
4 Branches Of Dill
¼ oz Agave
½ oz Lemon Juice
4 Wheels of Cucumber, Muddle
Pinch Of Salt (very little)
1 Dash of Lavender Bitter