No. 1 Navy Strength Old-Fashioned
AT QUEEN MARY TAVERN
In this era of fancy techniques and infusions, wild garnishes and unorthodox flavors, it’s the very simplicity of this drink that makes it stand out. It sets a new standard for old-fashioneds, starting with the fact that it doesn’t use whiskey. Dan Smith, beverage director of this maritime-inspired tavern, tapped high-proof versions of rum and gin and mellowed them out with Demerara syrup, angostura bitters, and a little salt. It’s perfect. $14. 2125 W. Division St., Ukrainian Village
HOW TO MAKE IT
1 oz. Smith & Cross rum
1 oz. Hayman’s Royal Dock gin
⅛ oz. Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar to water)
2 heavy dashes angostura bitters
1 tiny pinch salt Orange peel, to garnish
1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir briefly.
2. Pour into a double rocks glass with a single large cube. Garnish with an orange peel.
No. 2 Trader Vic Mai Tai
AT THREE DOTS AND A DASH
There’s been a mai tai on the menu since Three Dots opened in 2013, but
