Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileDear Irving Gramercy
New York, NY · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Dear Irving Gramercy runs a cocktail menu with named drinks like Scorpion Strike, Whiskey Business, and Gibson, priced $20–21. Ingredient lists are specific: rejon blanco tequila, por siempre sotol, and aleppo spiced pineapple in the Scorpion Strike; wild turkey rye and ancho reyes in the Whiskey Business. Cocktail classes offer hands-on instruction, welcome cocktails, and recipe files. A Summer Fridays private event package includes two hours of elevated cocktails and light bites at $50 per person for 20–25 guests. A Spirits menu section is listed alongside Cocktails and Food.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Scorpion Strike, a tangy, smoky, spicy mix of rejon blanco tequila, por siempre sotol, aleppo spiced pineapple, clamato, lime, sixpoint pilsner, and celery bitters. For a spirit-forward option, the Royal Roots combines botanist gin, giffard rhubarb, hovding aquavit, cocchi americano, and orange bitters. The Gibson is a martini with a treat: tanqueray 10 gin, carpano bianco vermouth, and pickled onion.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone interested in creative takes on classics and seasonal variety, as reviewers note well-crafted, balanced, beautiful, and delicious cocktails. Suitable for those aged 21 and over, including groups of 20–25 for private events.
- When should I go?
- Summer Fridays private event package is available for groups of 20–25. Cocktail classes are offered for hands-on instruction and welcome cocktails.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails on the Hudson Earth Elements and Classic Style menus are priced at $20–21. The Summer Fridays private event package is $50 per person. A 20% gratuity is added to all parties, and one beverage purchase per guest is required on the Classic Style menu.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Cocktail classes include hands-on instruction, welcome cocktails, and recipe files. The Summer Fridays private event package offers two hours of elevated cocktails and light bites for 20–25 guests. Named cocktails like Orinoco, inspired by tacos al pastor, and Apollo's Garden with dill aquavit and fennel liqueur show specific creative direction.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A Cocktails menu section alongside Food and Spirits. Cocktail menu images from the Dear Irving on Hudson location list named cocktails with prices and ingredient descriptions. Cocktail classes are offered, including hands-on instruction, welcome cocktails, and recipe files; must be 21+. Summer Fridays private event package: two hours of elevated cocktails and light bites, $50 per person, 20–25 guests.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktails with detailed ingredient descriptions and prices, showing creative takes on classics like Orinoco and Gibson.
- — Cocktail classes and private event packages demonstrate a robust program beyond standard service.
Standout selections
- — Scorpion Strike — Tangy, smoky and spicy with pineapple; rejon blanco tequila, por siempre sotol, aleppo spiced pineapple, clamato, lime, sixpoint pilsner, celery bitters.
- — Gibson — A martini with a treat; tanqueray 10 gin, carpano bianco vermouth, pickled onion.
- — Royal Roots — Spirit-forward negroni-style mix; botanist gin, giffard rhubarb, hovding aquavit, cocchi americano, orange bitters.
Pricing: $20–21 per cocktail
Spirits
A Spirits menu section alongside Cocktails and Food. Dear Irving on Hudson has a dedicated Spirits menu page. Dedicated Spirits menu section listed on Gramercy location page.
Menu strengths
- — A Spirits menu section is listed alongside Cocktails and Food, indicating a dedicated selection.
Standout selections
- — A Spirits menu section alongside Cocktails and Food.
How it sits with the food
Light bites are included in the Summer Fridays private event package and light snacks are provided during cocktail classes.
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