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Good Housekeeping
LA Weekly's Best New Cocktail Bar 2017. Cocktails inspired by classics but with new flavors with an emphasis on Bespoke, personally customized drinks.
- Tears Dry On Their OwnBittersweet and Smokey. Mezcal, Amari Mix #1, Bianco Vermouth, Rye Whiskey
- Los Angeles SourBourbon, Peach Liqueur, Habanero Bitters, Egg White, Bianco Vermouth
- Magic CityBourbon, Oro Blanco Juice, Bianco Vermouth, Peach Bitters, Ancho Chile
- Mary KoJapanese and Irish Whiskeys, Angostura and Lemon Bitters, Maple Syrup.
- Bespoke CocktailsTell us what you like, want to try, or are intrigued by and we’ll design a cocktail around it
Cafe Birdie
Cali-Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Highland Park. Cocktails featuring fresh food ingredients to pair with dinner.
- Old Fashioned DateBourbon, Angostura Bitters, House made Date Syrup.
- California GoldBourbon, Lemon, Honey, Strawberries, Fennel.
- Endless SummerRye, Lemon, Yellow Chartreuse, Apricot Liqueur
- Arroyo CupMezcal, Green Chile Vodka, Lime, Cucumber.
- Honolulu TransferPlantation Pineapple Rum, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
- Italian GetawayAngostura Di Amaro, Fernet Branca, Lemon, Egg White
Little Toni's
With Alex as Bar Manager in North Hollywood, Little Toni's was named one of the Best New Bars by LA Weekly (2015)
- NorthsideGin, Lime, Basil, Cucumber. Little Italy's answer to the Eastside.
- Toni's ToddyThis will warm you up on a desert island. Jamaican Pot-Stilled Rum, peach bitters, lemon, and brown sugar.
- Italian MaryOur bloody mary with house-made Bloody Marinara mix, vodka, Dirty Sue Premium olive juice, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Garnished with Pizza toppings.
- The OxnardBlanco Tequila, Velvet Falernum, Fresh Strawberries, and lime. A drink befitting a Los Angeles pioneer.
- Phil's GimletOld school at its finest. Organic Caviar Lime infused Vodka and house-made lime cordial, just the way Phil likes it.
Bar Angeles
Summer leaning cocktails on Sunset Blvd.
- Sunset SpritzAperol, Pamplemousse, Champange, Soda Water
- Sunrise NegroniCampari, Cava, Sweet Vermouth, Apricot Liqueur
- En FuegoTequila, Lime, Agave, House Fermented Fresno Chile
- Even The RainPisco, Lemon, Velvet Falernum, Raspberries, Egg White
- Whisper in the WindGin, Blanc Vermouth, Apricot Liqueur
Rivera Restaurant
Originals from the three-time James Beard Award nominated bar (Outstanding Bar Program 2012, 2013, 2014)
- Paper RosesA romantic (read; sexy) cocktail with Mezcal, Damiana Mexican liqueur, agave, and lime. Topped with sparkling Rosé Cava.
- Miel TicketBold and sippable. Scotch, Benedictine honey liqueur, Spanish sweet vermouth, and Dandelion & Burdock bitters. Find the closest Fire Mantle and enjoy.
- Beets By DreiPairing the Earthiness of Rhum Agricole and Beet juice, balanced with cinnamon syrup and lemon. A modern Los Angeles take on Tiki.
- Paper CraneMade for the Asian Latin fusion menu, Blanco Tequila pairs with milky Nigori Sake, lemon and honey, then topped off with sparkling Sake for an new yet oddly familiar umami taste.
- Point BreakInspired by the seminal Patrick Swayze film, this refreshing cocktail combines barrel aged rum, lemon, Suze aperitif, and orange bitters. Served on crushed ice.
- Party DaiqiuriFeatured in LA Weekly, this invigorating cocktail uses overproof Jamaican Pot-Stilled Rum, fresh lime, and can syrup to celebrate Ernest Hemingway's Birthday.
- American SummerPeach Foam tops Bourbon, California Red Vermouth, Lemon, Creme De Peche and Hellfire bitters. A stunner in looks and flavor.
Guest Bartending/Private Events
A sampling from guest bartending shifts from around the world.
- King's HarvetCognac, lemon, simple syrup, and Sweet Corn Soda. Inspired by the corn farm down the block from Alex's childhood home. (Sadie, Art Beyond the Glass III, 2014)
- European VacationGin, Fino Sherry, Cochi Americano, and Dry Vermouth. Each ingredient representing a different European country. (East London Liquor Company and 5cc, London, 2015)
- Niko's Mom Has Got It Going OnInspired by a client's mother. When asked what kind of spirits she liked, "Vermouth" was the answer. This dry vermouth, Aperol, scotch, and soda cocktail goes out to you. (DTLA Loftspace, 2015)
- Sammy SpecialMade for a friend for whom nothing is too spicy. Honey-mellowed Gin, lemon, and Jalepeno/Cranberry Jam. (2015 private event)
- His and Her'sBatched cocktails for Groom and Bridal Suites. Groom: Mezcal, Dry vermouth, Orange and Walnut bitters. Bride: Bourbon, Amaro, Sweet Vermouth, Orange and Walnut bitters. (Private Wedding 2015)
- Son's of the SierraBlood Orange makes this mezcal and bianco vermouth stand out, along with a little kick from Don's spice. Named after a book about Mexico's Civil War. (Mess Hall, 2015)