Cocktails to Inspire a Night Out

BY JENNIFER C. SCHÜNEMANN

80 THOREAU -- That chill in the air is no match for El Camino – a delightful blend of mezcal, rye whiskey, Benedictine, and Peychaud’s bitters. A distant relative of the Manhattan, the mezcal adds some nice smoke while the Benedictine and Peychaud’s add depth and balance with their herbal and spice notes.

ADELITA -- Need a bit of extra vitamin C to ward off those early sunsets? The Smokey Apricot features cinnamon infused mezcal, organic apricot puree, triple sec, fresh squeezed organic lime juice, and organic agave nectar.

COLONIAL INN (LIBERTY AND MERCHANTS ROW) -- Embrace the delights of fall flavors with the Caramel Apple Martini - made with Bailey’s, butterscotch Schnapps, and apple Vodka. Your inner child will love the caramel dipped apple garnish and a dollop of whipped cream.

FIORELLA’S -- Mixologist Brigitte wows once more with the Dark Side of the Moon – a delicious treat made with blackberry infused gin and Amaro Montenegro, topped with ginger beer and a lemon twist.

SALTBOX -- The delicious Bees Knees brings together honey thyme simple syrup, lemon, bourbon, melon purée (with melons from the Saltbox farm), Aperol, and bitters. Feel like enjoying a tasty treat in the comfort of your own home? This delicious cocktail is available to-go!

TRAIL’S END CAFE -- Snap out of summer and into fall with a Ginger Pear Snap made with pear vodka, ginger liqueur, pear soda, lemon juice, and rosemary.

WOODS HILL TABLE -- Chilly nights call for a Strong Hand – featuring fall favorites such as bourbon, apple brandy, allspice, lemon, and soothing honey. Garnished with a sprig of rosemary.