Drink NYC: Best 3 White Whiskey 'Moonshine' Cocktails In New York
Devil in White at The Modern Bar Room ($15)
9 W. 53rd St.
New York, NY
(212) 333-1220
themodernnyc.com
This martini featuring Death's Door White Whiskey, Dolin Blanc Vermouth and A.B. Smeby's Black and White Bitters is elegant and dessert-like, thanks to the splash of black-and-white cookie-flavored bitters. Silky smooth and balanced, this is a strong cocktail for the novice imbiber--the red winter wheat spirit packs a punch.
White Manhattan at Marlow & Sons ($14)
81 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 384-1441
marlowandsons.com
A twist on New York's iconic Manhattan cocktail, this version features King's County Moonshine, Dolin vermouth and lemon peel. King's County Moonshine, made in--you guessed it--Brooklyn, is distilled from New York wheat in the first NYC distillery to open since Prohibition. The dry flavors of the White Manhattan pair perfectly with oysters, Marlow & Sons' specialty.
Albino Old Fashioned at Bar Celona
104 S. 4th St.
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 237-7828
barcelonaloungenyc.com
This luxe cocktail bar in Williamsburg features expertly-made cocktails such as this twist on the Old Fashioned featuring Death's Door White Whiskey, brandied cherries and grapefruit peel. The bright, malty flavor of the unaged whiskey blends well with the fruit, creating a full-flavored drinking experience.
