By Leigh Chamberlain By Leigh Chamberlain | March 19, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guide, Drink, Guides,
Embrace your inner Carrie Bradshaw and sip Boston's top Cosmopolitans.
Abe & Louie’s
With the endless choices of steak cuts, let your cocktail decision come easy by choosing the Cosmopolitan from Abe & Louie’s. Even though guests won’t find it on the menu, Bostonians know their pink drink is one of the best in the city, boasting classic flavors like cranberry and lime. 793 Boylston St., abeandlouies.com
Borrachito
Under the “Shaken & Swizzled” section of Borrachito’s lively menu, find the Tammy Got Weird sip made with Tito’s vodka, tamarind, guava, and lime. Pair this citrusy cocktail with the top tastes of the Taqueria, like the quesabirria bone marrow taco or the Nashville hot cauliflower quesadilla. 70 Pier 4 Blvd., Ste. 270, borrachito.com
The Charlesmark Hotel & Lounge
Make your stay at the lavish Charlesmark Hotel all the more enjoyable by sipping the Charlesmark Cosmopolitan—made with Svedka raspberry and citron vodka, triple sec, lime juice and a splash of cranberry. 655 Boylston St., foursquare.com
City Bar at The Lenox
Tucked inside one of Back Bay’s most beloved stays, find City Bar and one of the city’s best Cosmos. The blood orange Cosmo offers a creative twist on the classic sip with a tangy blend of Tito’s vodka, Cointreau, orange juice and blood orange puree. 65 Exeter St., citybarboston.com
Grill 23
Cosmo connoisseurs know that Grill 23 has one of the best pink drinks, even though it’s not on the menu. While the bartender shakes up your sip, indulge in bites like tuna tartare and caviar—these savory indulgences pair perfectly with the sweet tipple 161 Berkeley St., grill23.com
The Longfellow Bar at Alden & Harlow
Small plates and sharing are The Longfellow Bar experience, so order a drink you’ll want to keep all to yourself. The White Winter Hymnal is the perfect Cosmo to sip while snacking on plates like crab rangoon “nachos” and the Longfellow messy fries with sesame kewpie, avocado, furikake and chili crisp. 40 Brattle St. #3, Cambridge, longfellowharvard.com
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
A sleek twist on the pink classic, OAK Long Bar’s Cosmo opts for white instead of red cranberry juice to create a pearly pour. The Grey Goose vodka, Cointreau and lime compliment the cranberry flavor in a subtle yet strong way, making this cocktail a must-try. 138 St. James Ave., oaklongbarkitchen.com
Shore Leave
Every day is a vacation at Shore Leave. Cool off in the tropical escape with the Frosmo—a frozen citrusy blend of orange and lime shaken to perfection. 11 Williams E. Mullins Way, shoreleaveboston.com
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