Comments on: Drink – Best Boston bars

By: Zach Hastings

Zach Hastings — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 03:33:04 +0000

I made my first venture over to drink tonight after hearing whisperings of it for the past two years.

The designer in me appreciated the clean tailored space (it’s truly hard to be simple and look this good doing it) while the bourbon drinker within thought he died and went to heaven.

The bartender’s enthusiasm rivaled that of a Trader Joe’s employee speaking of his favorite cereal – honest and passionate.

In a scene where mediocre venues can justify 9 bucks for a sh*t martini, I will gladly give Drink $10.75 for a cup of genius and touch of reserved showmanship.

-Zach

By: Local Boston Restaurant Blogger Unites Drinkers to Help Haiti | Quincy Cove

Local Boston Restaurant Blogger Unites Drinkers to Help Haiti | Quincy Cove — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:56:07 +0000

[...] over-tipping Creole-speaking cab drivers, and ordering Haitian rum (or rhum) at bars. Recently, Drink joined several bars across the country in fundraising for Haiti by creating a menu of drinks using [...]

By: Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails - Boston

Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails - Boston — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:30:55 +0000

[...] recommend this as a way to finish off an evening of imbibing. And lastly, Panky, Joe Rickey, and â€œJohn Collinsâ€ (Dudepec) over at Drink have been setting afire the Angostura then pouring in 2 oz Plymouth. [...]

By: mpmixologist

mpmixologist — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:11:40 +0000

After reading the many wonderful posts, i think its important to remember the name of the establishment is drink. The entire reason a place like this exists is to free spirits from being subjected as good or bad. Drink is an outlet for people with open minds and open palates to explore the craft of the cocktail and the people who create them. As a bartender i can relate to why sourmix sounds horrible mixed with a beautiful single malt scotch but at the same time not every palate is ready fo a 12yr single malt neat or even on the rocks. Mixed cocktails when done correct have a sense of elegance and balance that should showcase the spirit not mask it. If you want a cocktail that mutes the flavor of the spirit stick to rum runners and woo woo’s, but if you want to taste how good absinthe can taste when balanced perfectly with rye and bitters get a sazerac from one of the city’s greats and try and tell me you dislike bitters, absinthe or rye,

By: ljclark

ljclark — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:58:14 +0000

Right. Or rather like going to a steak house and ordering Steak Ums.

By: er

er — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:05:43 +0000

why not go somewhere else to get a jameson and soda? it’s like going to a steakhouse and ordering a fish entree.

By: ljclark

ljclark — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:12:00 +0000

Diana, I totally agree.

By: diana lily

diana lily — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:13:27 +0000

I must confess to being intrigued by all I’ve heard and read about Drink. And thanks for publishing the drink price.

Different moods or occasions demand different libations. Sometimes it’s naught but a Jameson & soda night; for that, $10 is mighty stiff. However, if the evening calls for exploration, for pretty shoes and a desire to put ourselves in the hands of a skilled bartender, then I’d say, in Boston, $10 a fair price for what sounds like a singular experience.

By: fishy

fishy — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:14:44 +0000

I don’t understand the point of trolling a cocktail blog at all. Or anybody who would mix “fine Scotch whisky” with sour mix.

By: ljclark

ljclark — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:22:04 +0000

Brilliant observation, Arnold. No Coors at Drink for Fletch, unfortunately. Bob, I love when emotion and intelligence go together. It’s such a rarity.