Celebrating Cinco De Mayo, which hits next Thursday, without any type of cocktail would be a very silly thing to do. In one of our favorite holidays here at Manhattan Digest, we are always on the hunt for the next best thing in cocktails, especially when they come from some really amazing hotspots right here in New York City! From Beauty and Essex to VANDAL, we show you some great cocktail recipes to enjoy on premises, or in the comfort of your own apartment. Check it out.
Beauty and Essex
Melon Mojito: Brugal rum, the Real McCoy 12 yr. rum, melon nectar, mint, lime, cava
Oaxacan Old Fashioned: Illegal mezcal, Milagro Barrel Select silver tequila, Ancho Reyes chili liqueur, lemon-thyme, angosturage & chocolate bitters, orange oil
Stanton Social
Lost in Polanco: jalapeño infused Maestro Dobel, blood orange juice, fresh lime, Cointreau
TAO Uptown
Tao-hito: Our version of the Classic Mojito with Bacardi Limón Rum
Pama Sutra: Baron Platinum Tequila, Pomegranate Liqueur, Fresh Lime
TAO-tini: Belvedere Mango Passion vodka, Malibu Rum, Cranberry, and Fresh Lime
TAO Downtown
Mango Chili Martini: Maestro Dobel Tequila, house spiced mango puree, chili oil
TAO-garita: Alacran Tequila, TAO sour, wasabi salt
LAVO NY
Pompelmo: Tanteo jalapeño, grapefruit, fresh lime
VANDAL
Las Palmitas: Thai spiced illegal mezcal, Thai basil leaves, grapefruit bitters, grapefruit beer
Pushcart Wars: jalapeño-habanero maestro Dobel tequila, currant tea, rosemary, lime