Best Fancy Cocktails In The Twin Cities
In no particular order ...
No. 1: Prohibition's "The Epiphany Martini"
Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, Minn. 55402
www.mannyssteakhouse.com
You have to go all the way up to the 27th floor of the Foshay Tower to get this high-class drink made from Grey Goose La Poir, St. Germaine elderflower liqueur, and Veuve Clicquot champagne.
No. 2: Ike's "Passion Punch"
50 S. 6th St.
Minneapolis, Minn.
www.opentable.com
This bar may have an old time vibe, but this cocktail is all current with pomegranate, passion fruit puree and citrus flavored vodka.
No. 3: Toast Wine Bar's "Geisha Mary"
415 North 1st Street
Heritage Landing Building
Minneapolis, Minn. 55401
www.toastwinebarandcafe.com
You'll love this twist on the traditional Bloody Mary made with heirloom brandywine tomatoes, hot sauce, sake and other great flavors.
No. 4: Bar Abilene's "Elizabeth II"
1300 Lagoon Ave
Minneapolis, Minn. 55408
www.barabilene.com
This tasty top shelf margarita is so smooth you may order another.
No. 5: The Local's "The Big Ginger"
931 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minn. 55402
www.the-local.com
They are known as the number 1 place that pours the largest volume of Jameson Irish Whiskey in the world and this drink has a lot to do with it!
No. 6: Bradstreet Craftshouse's "Juliet & Romeo"
601 1st Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minn. 55403
www.bradstreetcrafthouse.com
Mixing drinks is an art form here. Try this cocktail for a taste of fresh made from Plymouth, Lime, Mint, Cucumber, and Rose Water.
No. 7: W.A. Frost's "Anise and Rye"
Historic Cathedral Hill - Dacotah Building
374 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, Minn 55102
www.wafrost.com
Described as an "Absinthe-rinsed glass with Ri-1 Rye whiskey, muddled sugar and Angostura bitters," this drink is top-shelf tasty when paired with the outstanding location and patio.
No. 8: St. Paul Grill's "Bristol Manhattan"
350 Market Street
Saint Paul, Minn. 55102
A classy drink at a classic location, this martini mix of Makers Mark, Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry, Citrus Bitters, and Maraschino cherries is oh so elegant.
