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Top 5: NYC Mixology BarsDrinking is a bit like sex: While everybody has his own specific tastes, what might turn one person on might be off-putting to the next. So, while you might like your scotch neat, your buddy might prefer his on the rocks. Being adventurous and ordering something off the beaten path might fit your tastes, but it could be damaging on the wallet as well. That’s where mixologists come in.
Just like the difference between waiters and sommeliers, there are bartenders and then there are mixologists. If you want your standard Jack and Coke, then visit any old bar as they can deliver that. If, however, you want to try something a little different, but don’t know quite which direction to go in, a mixologist can help you out. A mixologist is not unlike a pharmacist, as they both fill the prescription for what ails you.
The term “mixologist” isn’t just some pretentious moniker either, it’s actually a reference to a time in history when cocktails were made in a similar fashion to medicine. So, when you go to a mixology bar, you can expect to see a lot of classic cocktails and old-fashioned staples that your grandfather loved, like bitters.
As a result, there are mixology bars popping up all over New York City, and we’re still hungover from gathering the evidence to provide you with a list of the top 5 NYC mixology bars.