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Monday, April 11, 2011

Drink | Fort Point

After A Taste of Bubbly at Morton's the ladies and I made an impromptu visit to Drink. While not my first time visiting it had been awhile and I was excited to go back!
Dedicated to the craft of the cocktail, Drink is an underground haven of serpentine wood bars backed by exposed brick walls and street level windows. Uncluttered counter space features simple bowls of citrus fruits, bunches of fresh herbs and vintage barware.
Urbanites dwell among industrial black metal bar stools while mixologists perform magic with high quality spirits, bitters, sugars and more. The hostess managing the floor greets you upon arrival and if you're lucky enough to avoid a line, shows you to open stools or a comfortable standing room area for your party.
The concept here is well executed and unique, where the experience is meant to cater to your individual drink preferences, hopefully ones you never even knew you had. The waiters and bartenders are extremely well versed. You'd be foolish to order anything other than something new.
Actually, I take it back. Meghan has been to Drink a number of times and was in the mood for a Dark-n-Stormy. Drink's ginger beer is house made providing a sensational DnS. I looked to the ever changing menu board for inspiration where the listing of Monkey Gland from Paris caught my eye. I followed that initial instinct and inquired about the ingredients with our waiter. Turns out a Monkey Gland is a blend of gin, orange juice, grenadine and absinthe, which sounded a little too sweet for my present craving. However, gin and absinthe sounded nice so we took it from there.
He suggested a Corpse Reviver made with gin, absinthe and a blend of lilet, orange curacao and lemon. Vivid. Potent. Fun. New. Different. Loved it.
This place is truly a one-of-a-kind-in-Boston experience. Embracing Drink's philosophy and breaking out of your vodka-tonic-lime rut or your go-to dirty martini comfort zone can be a beautiful thing. I would highly encourage a visit with like minded enthusiasts or open minded participants. There's a whole other world of craft cocktails waiting for you here!

348 Congress Street
Boston, MA

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