If you want to turn your dry January into a damp one… we won’t judge! There’s no shortage of thirst-quenching options across the Philly area to break the drinking fast. But, here are a few spots to consider if you want to make your break really worth it…
Valley Forge Casino Resort’s Revolution Chop House: Signature cocktails offer a delicious, casino-inspired reprieve with a taste of the warmer weather, including: a Coconut Margarita featuring Cointreau, coconut crème, Don Julio Blanco and frozen cranberries; Down to the Felt featuring blood orange liqueur, Revivalist gin, cranberry juice and ginger beer; and Fold Em featuring Bacardi, St-Germain elderflower liqueur with a splash of lemon.
Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia: Head to Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia for live music every Friday or catch up with friends during their new daily happy hour from 5pm-7pm, with food starting at $8 and drinks starting at $6.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City: Breakout in a laugh to end Dry January! Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City welcomes comedian Tom Segura for two nights on Friday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena. Segura’s unique comedic style and storytelling have earned him a massive following and critical acclaim. He’s performed on top comedy shows and podcasts, and his Netflix specials have left audiences in stitches. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a true comedy icon live on stage. Tickets are available here. Conveniently located across from Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, be sure to sip and mingle at in the heart of Hard Rock Hotel, The Lobby Bar before and after the show. The resort’s social centerpiece, Lobby Bar features an effortlessly cool vibe that sets the scene to indulge in crafted classic and contemporary cocktails.
Continental Midtown: As of late December 2023, Starr Restaurants’ Continental Midtown announced a brand new cocktail menu designed in partnership with Unfiltered Hospitality, a collective of obsessive bar operators, award-winning mixologists and the brains behind nationally renowned cocktail menus at Miami hotspots The Broken Shaker, The Sylvester, The Standard and more. In this new era, Continental Midtown’s cocktail menu features nine new martinis and six creative twists on classic cocktails that takes imbibers on a sensory journey with unexpected flavors and visually appealing presentations. Such is the case with the new “Cosmo Spacely”, a spin on a traditional Cosmopolitan made with vodka, triple sec, acidified white cranberry juice and citrus bitters. Shaken tableside and served completely clear, the Cosmo Spacely retains the drink’s iconic flavors while introducing a lighter mouthfeel.
Loch Bar Philadelphia: Enjoy $10 classic cocktails during happy hour (3-6pm at the bar only) including Moscow Mules, Margaritas and Old Fashioneds. Other beverage options include $8 orange, grapefruit, cosmo or green tea crushes, $8 wine and $5 draft beer. Pair with $2 oysters, a $9 burger or $9 fish & chips and more seafood/fish delicacies all under $9.
Dolce Italian: Ease back into drinking and live La Dolce Vita at Dolce Italian at the W Hotel as you sip on low-proof cocktails and aperitifs, such as the Beetroot Negroni (Gin, Campari, Carpano Classico, Beetroot Juice), a classic Aperol Spritz or their “English Breakfast” (Gin, Lime, Grapefruit Juice, English Breakfast Tea Syrup and BrancaMenta)
The Ranstead Room: This hidden speakeasy behind El Rey is the perfect place to break your Dry January resolution with some of the city’s best cocktails, crafted by some of the finest bartenders in the game.
Pizzeria Salvy: Head down to The Concourse at Comcast Technology Center for 12 inch pies by award-winning Chef Marc Vetri and a selection of handcrafted cocktails, such as the “Tomasso Collino” – a play on a traditional Tom Collins made with Vodka, Rosemary Simple Syrup, Lemon & Club Soda
At Home On Your Couch: Whip up a cocktail with PA locally made Union Forge Vodka! Distilled and bottled at the oldest operating distillery in the state – Charles Jacquin’s et. Cie out of Kensington – Union Forge is sold at all PA Fine & Wine and Spirits stores.
Natty Blue Blitz – 2 oz. Union Forge Vodka, 2 oz Blue Curacao, ½ oz. Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Club Soda. In a shaker with ice, combine Union Forge vodka, Blue Curacao, Simple Syrup and a Splash of Lemon Juice. Shake well & strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with club soda & garnish with a lemon wheel
Espresso Martini – 1.5 oz Union Forge Vodka, 1 oz. Coffee Liqueur, 1 oz. cold brew coffee, ½ oz. Hazelnut Liqueur, ¼ oz. Simple Syrup. Ad UF vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew coffee, hazelnut liqueur and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 10-15 sections to chill the mixture. Strain into a chilled martini glass & sprinkle nutmeg on top then sip & savor!
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