Crushing Cocktails at Blackbird

The Prima Vera

Life has been more than a little hectic, so we were in serious need of a date night. We decided to try Avec where we had an amazingly scrumptious meal. While waiting for our table, we went next door to their sister restaurant Blackbird for a drink.

The atmosphere at Blackbird on a Saturday night reflects sophistication and an all around feeling that the people working there have a high propensity for creating a unique experience. I made a mental note to add this to my dinner list, but for this visit, we bellied up to the bar. The cocktail menu needs a bit of translation for a novice. I  naturally went for the Prima Vera because it contained egg whites and I love a good frothy cocktail! The Prima Vera is made up of North Shore #6, Bittermans Citron Sauvage, cucumber, basil, and of course egg white. Typically I'm not a huge fan of gin, but this drink was the perfect combination and the gin melts away.

The Lonely Heart

Brian chose the The Lonely Heart, made up of Buffalo Trace, muddled fruit, black pepper syrup, lime, and house-made sweet tea soda. Typically made with strawberry, renowned mixologist Lynn House put a twist on it this evening using muddled plums. Just watching Lynn do her thing and shake that shaker with her own special beat was something to see, and the extra care could be tasted in every sip.

While the vibe at Blackbird is definitely a bit more on the serious side, it's a perfect entre to the communal style, down to earth, anything goes environment at Avec. And, you can easily stroll next door, cocktail in hand, because they are all one big happy family. More on next door in a later post, but suffice it to say, I'll be making a dinner reservation at Blackbird in the very near future.