We’re sure you’ve heard of newly opened Bar Henry on Houston Street. The spot has garnered a lot of attention for its innovative wine program (they’ll let you purchase half bottles off of their market list – sweet). Even though the fancy European vinos are hogging the spotlight, their cocktail list is also due some attention. We wouldn’t want those poor little drinks to feel neglected, now would we?
We dropped in to try some of bartender Patrick Costigan’s creations. The drinks are named after interesting friends of the owner, who is apparently quite the charming raconteur. The Tom Newbold Morgan is a refreshing gin and tonic with the juice from half a lime. The Jay Lung is described as a “collision between a mojito and the classic Hemingway Daiquiri” and was nicely cut with some grapefruit and maraschino liqueur.
After a few cocktails, the drinks list started begging the question: what would our eponymous cocktail be? The Tiger Tail was our favorite drink of the bunch, but we wouldn’t want to change the feisty name of this bourbon, Benedictine, and ginger ale blend. Their Thera Miranda – a calvados spiked hot toddy - was choice for a cold night, but certainly Thera would come after us for stealing the drink’s name.
Upon complaining that an Old Fashioned is just a glass full of Bourbon with some cherries in it, Costigan started muddling away and produced a libation that quickly shut us up. We’re pleased to announced that an Old Fashioned is now called NYBarfly Juice. Someone notify the producers of Mad Men.
Bar Henry is located at 90 West Houston Street. Stop by to figure out which cocktail you’d like to claim.
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