5 to Try: Classic Cocktails
By Erin Behan, Senior Editor
Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in New York.
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Temple Bar
332 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Have a Manhattan at this high-class den of a bar. It's a smooth mix of Angostura bitters, Noilly Pratt sweet vermouth and Maker's Mark. -
Flatiron Lounge
37 W 19th St, New York, NY
For a refreshing citrus treat, try the sidecar--rimmed with superfine sugar--at one of the city's most sophisticated cocktail lounges. -
Angel's Share
8 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY
Every drink here is mixed to perfection, including the martini. Expect expert proportions of gin and vermouth in this classic cocktail. -
Bemelmans Bar
35 E 76th St, New York, NY
The secret to the smooth taste of the hotel bar's old-fashioned cocktail is muddling an orange slice and cherry before serving. -
The Campbell Apartment
15 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY
Where better to sample tradition than in this gilded, nouveau-deco bar? The gimlet delivers a satisfying sweet-sour experience.
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Brite Bar
297 10th Ave, New York, NY
Lite-Brite toys and locally brewed "energy" vodka stir up a lively vibe at this 10th Avenue lounge.
