The Empire State Building looms over the retractable glass roof at Refinery Rooftop. This attractive Garment District space wins at its stylishly cozy vibe and expert menus year-round. Come here for brunch, lunch, or late-night, and you’ll see why this place is constantly crowded. Reservations recommended. 63 W 38th St., 646-664-0374, refineryhot
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Trademark, New York, New York
Marie Brizard peach syrup adds peachy punch to this Irish-accented Mule. Powered by whiskey, it’s still packed with plenty of ginger notes, which go nicely with the stone fruit. Sláinte!
Rave review: “Great service and food! The wait staff and management went out of their way to make the meal extra special!! We will be recommending Trademark and going back!”
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“Vodka is like my own personal Magic School Bus,” says Will Benedetto, director of bars for New York City-based In Good Company Hospitality. “I love working with it because it’s my vehicle to explore all sorts of flavors and bring them to people—it’s so familiar to most that it makes esoteric ingredients more approachable.” Benedetto’s Dirty Martini ($17) at In Good Company venue The Wilson in New York City is his own take on a classic, blending olive-infused Grey Goose vodka, Krogstad aquavit, and Martini & Rossi Extra Dry and Riserva Speciale Ambrato vermouths.
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At In Good Company venue Trademark Taste + Grind in New York City, Benedetto offers an Espresso Martini ($15) comprising Spring 44 Honey vodka from Loveland, Colorado, Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee liqueur, cold brew coffee, and salted honey. “I like Spring 44 a lot—it’s a really beautiful vodka made with some of the purest water on the planet, and since vodka is mostly water, that’s huge,” he says.
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Rich Depascale, beverage manager at The Wilson in New York City Can’t say I do much in the way of vodka in general, especially not flavored vodka. I’ve always been a fan of Hangar 1 flavors. Their Mandarin Blossom does not taste like artificial flavoring like most flavored vodkas do and is a clean drink every time. Not to mention they also have one of only a few female head distillers in the game. You have to respect that.
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Alli Torres, bartender at Refinery Rooftop in New York City I didn’t want to give into this trend so much, but the Ketel One’s botanical flavors are absolutely delicious. The Grapefruit & Rose is my current summer fling because it’s so light and refreshing in a spritz or on the rocks. Recently, I did a cocktail with Ketel One Grapefruit & Rose, Aperol, pamplemousse, muddled cucumber, fresh lime, and a pinch of sea salt — topped with prosecco.
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Kelly McGee, beverage manager at Park Avenue Tavern in New York City I’m a personal fan of the Crop Cucumber Vodka. It is especially refreshing in the summer months. It doesn’t have that artificial cucumber taste which some of the flavored vodkas have. I love it mixed with seltzer … delicious and refreshing.
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Mariel Burns, head bartender at Trademark Taste + Grind in New York City Although it’s definitely a popular brand, I think Maker’s Mark is underrated against some of the flashier distilleries out there. They don’t make many varieties of whiskey, but they make consistently delicious and flavorful juice full on the palate with a soft finish. Maker’s Mark is a solid choice whether you’re having an Old Fashioned, a sour or neat.
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