My Definitive NYC Bar List

Suri R: Hands down, the best bar in New York, if not the world. You really can't go wrong unless you order a vodka soda.

Suri R: Some of their drinks taste like holy water. Keep an eye on the alcohol-namechecks on the menu - I love anything with Yamazaki.

Suri R: The Salinger cocktail is ace. Love me a creative Aperol cocktail

Suri R: Order off-the-menu cocktails, always. They make a mean Sazerac and Mint Julep.

Suri R: The Guv'nor -- my all time favorite cocktail.

Suri R: At the bar get the Convivialist cocktail, or treat yourself to a $22 shot of the rare Hudson Valley Single Malt

Suri R: Best bar at naming their cocktails. They used to have a twist on a Mojito that was named after Rachel Maddow.

Suri R: Split a punch bowl and prepare yourself for a good time.

Suri R: Nautical theme always wins.

Suri R: Worth the trek. Love the menu design.

Suri R: Tequila tastings/education on Tuesdays!

Suri R: Warmest atmosphere in NYC. Sit at the bar till close (close being whenever you decide to leave).

Suri R: I recommend taking one of the four seats at the bar, and ordering off the menu. Happy hour weekdays till 8!

Suri R: Fun fact: this bar isn't allowed to serve hard liquor because its next to a church! Archaic NYC laws are the best.

Suri R: Pumpkin old fashioned. Done.

Suri R: Freeman's cocktail is a go-to. Feel like I'm in a hunting lodge. Gets way too crowded, but they recently started taking reservations.

Suri R: El Diablo - cucumber and jalapeño-infused repesado tequila goodness.

Suri R: Caulfield's Dream -- I'd pay tripple the price for it in the East Village.

Suri R: They had a bacon-smoked Ribena cocktail once upon a time. Amazing.