A Blue Owl Walks into a Bar
Posted in Lounges on April 13th, 2009 by halw – 1 Comment
I can’t remember how the rest of the joke goes, but the Blue Owl recently unveiled it’s new Spring Cocktail Menu.
The Blue Owl is known mostly for it’s mellow relaxed vibe, fun atmosphere and it’s fun cocktails.
The bartenders in preparation decided to roll-up their sleeves and come up with some new beverages to help New Yorkers enjoy the warmth of spring, and make the most of the longer nights. For the next several months, in addition to it’s usual happy hour that runs most nights of the week from 5-8pm, Blue Owl will also have be offering extended cocktail specials until 10pm, each Wednesday.
During the unveiling, we had the chance to sample of a few of the cocktails below. So far our favorites have been, The Morisco Sour and The Barrelhouse Fizz.
The Morisco Sour- Bar Sol Pisco, Marie Brizard Crème de Banane & coconut water
The Barnstormer- Martin Millers Gin, Cherry Heering, Muddled Cherries &Rose Water; garnished with a fresh cherry
The Barrelhouse Fizz -Muddled Raspberries, Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, Velvet Falernum, Dash of soda garnished with a raspberry
The Rube- Plymouth Sloe Gin, Lillet Rouge & fresh Orange Juice, garnished with an orange slice
See More of Blue Owl’s Spring Menu Below:
Blue Owl- DH Krahn Gin, maraschino liqueur, Crème de Violette, fresh lemon Juice. shaken, served straight up garnished with a Maraschino Liqueur macerated cherry.
Ellison Cocktail- Hendrick’s Cucumber and Rose Petal-infused Gin, muddled mint and cucumber, fresh lime-juice, with a dash of bitters. Shaken and served up, garnished with a slice of cucumber
The Madero- Milagro Tequila, Green Chartreuse, Cointreau, Agave syrup,cilantro & fresh lime juice
The Marpessa -Cabana Cachaca, Orchard Pear liqueur, Aloe Vera extract, fresh lemon juice
The Kipspringer – Bols Genever, Dolin Bianco Vermouth, Orange flower water, Orange bitters, garnished with an orange twist
Rucker Gimlet – Hanger One Lime vodka, Pepper-infused Apple liqueur, fresh lime juice, shaken and served up with a Demerara sugar rim.
The Straphanger- Plymouth Gin, Pimm’s, Muddled Fresh Strawberries, Sparkling wine float.
The Nostromo – Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka, Berentzen apple liqueur, a dash of Aperol, Fresh Orange Juice, served up garnished with an Orange twist.
From the novel by the Polish author, Joseph Conrad.
The Flapper – Citrus-flavored vodka, lemongrass-infused vermouth, ginger syrup served over ice with a splash of soda and a dash of lemon bitters.
