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Drink This Now
Drink This Now
MEXICOLADA AT DRASTIC MEASURES
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By Sarah Sipple
Few places in KC take the art of craft cocktails as seriously as Drastic Measures. Co-owner Jay Sanders takes to social media to show the behind-the-scenes of the establishment’s meticulous ingredient curation. For example, while most bars use traditional lemon and lime juice, Drastic Measures concocts their own “super-juice” using citric and malic acid to expel oils in fruit peels. This creates a stronger
This lime super-juice is apparent in the Mexicolada. Described on the menu as a “needlessly complicated piña colada riff leaning into fragrant cooking spices,” this bright drink is made with charred pineapple infused Uruapan Charanda Blanco Rum, toasted cumin-coconut cream, and lime super-juice. The Mexicolada goes down (a little too) easily, starting a party on the tongue.
An honorable mention must go to the Measured Approach, which is Drastic’s take on an old fashioned, offering an unparalleled depth of flavor from bourbon and aged rum, grilled apple tincture, decanter bitters, and demerara sugar.
Cocktails cost around $14, and you’re likely to feel generous with your tip after experiencing the level of service provided. The speakeasy-style entrance has a chandelier that lights up green when you’re able to walk in or red when the bar is at capacity.
Drastic Measures 5817 Nieman Rd. Shawnee, KS 66203
