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TGIF, man. Even though it was a short week, there’s no more beautiful sight than the weekend. Whether or not you’re still playing holiday catch-up, this weekend is a good time to take a break from the grind and imbibe in some of Dallas’ finest cocktails.
Consider this a classier version of a weekend bar crawl, one that will lead you to the best of-the-moment libations in town.
Dublin Toddy, Smoke Dallas
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The days this weekend may be warmer this weekend than those previous, but the nights will still be cold. Warm the chill from your bones with an Irish-inspired hot toddy at Smoke Dallas. This comforting hot cocktail is made with Jameson Black Barrel infused with Ascension Coffee, brown sugar, and absinthe.
The Old Quarter, Filament
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Beverage director Jeffrey Gregory’s The Old Quarter is Southern charm in a glass. Bourbon, sorghum, and chicory (like the kind you’ll find New Orleans-style coffee) will soothe the sore throat you’ve inevitably contracted from your germ-ridden co-workers without being overly sweet. Go after 9 p.m. and pair with Filament’s not-so-secret burger.
The Wayward Son, Wayward Sons
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If you’re tired of winter and all the warm flavors that it brings, go for something fresh. At Wayward Sons, the veggie-heavy namesake cocktail is mixed with gin, radish, cucumber, and cilantro. It’s sort of like those uber-trendy green juices, only better and with booze. It’s the perfect accompaniment to Chef Graham Dodds’ stunning vegetable charcuterie.
Image credit: Kathy Tran [EDFW]
The Enlightener, Drugstore Cowboy
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This newly-opened Deep Ellum establishment focuses on "restorative and curative" cocktails that also happen to be pretty damn classic. The Enlightener, mixed with mezcal, agave, and citrus, is a simple sip, and the double-punch of agave will (allegedly) help you avoid a hangover. It’s a win-win.
