Tom V.
Yelp
It's a cocktail bar, for starters, not a speakeasy (we were gently chastised), but whatever. What it is is a great place in my neighborhood to go have a fancy drinky drink and enjoy the low-key atmosphere and artisanal cocktails.
You want a beer or a glass of vino? Bzzzt, thanks for playing, but no, it's just the bottle and zowie! does Drastic Measures turn out the phenomenal cocktails! Check the menu via QR and you will find bourbon-based cocktails, tequila drinks, vodkas, & more, dreamt up by Jay & Justin and delivered straight to you.
A good old-fashioned is often the anchor of any cocktail menu and a skilled mixologist makes all the difference. Justin muddled up raw sugar and bitters, blending it with just the right amount of bourbon and adding rum, a new twist for me. Topped with a dried apple to emphasize the added apple tincture & this drink is smooth and easy, just like expected. I followed that with a classic Manhattan, bourbon and vermouth playing nicely together along with a raspberry splash to deliver a sensational cocktail. For you non-bourboners (read: my wife), there are plenty of options. She selected the Low Key Stunner, a sensational blend of vodka & apertif with a rhubarb kicker. Yeah, just your average drink...not! Refreshing and adult-y all at once, with an urban savoir faire reserved for comfortable lounge seating and quiet conversation. PSA: All of these drinks pack a stout stroke, so pace yourself and enjoy.
Green lights in the vestibule mean knock to be allowed entry, while red lights may have you patiently wait. The drinks are totally worth any potential wait and Drastic Measures delivers as much, if not more, value to their cocktails as any place around. Cheers!