Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileDear Irving on Hudson
New York, NY · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The cocktail menu splits into Earth Elements and Classic Style, with every drink built from named spirits and modifiers. Scorpion Strike pairs rejón blanco tequila and por siempre sotol with Aleppo-spiced pineapple, clamato, lime, Sixpoint pilsner, and celery bitters. Royal Roots stacks Botanist gin, Giffard rhubarb, Hovding aquavit, Cocchi Americano, and orange bitters. Prices sit at $20–$21, a 20% gratuity applies to all parties, and one menu notes a beverage purchase per guest. Hands-on classes cover history and technique.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Scorpion Strike if you want a savory, smoky build with shellfish and clamato notes, or the Whiskey Business for a rye backbone with ancho chile and cinnamon. Royal Roots delivers a spirit-forward Negroni-style mix. The Gibson is a clean martini variation with pickled onion.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who read ingredient lists before ordering will find plenty to parse across Earth Elements and Classic Style. The menu suits groups booking the summer Fridays package and guests taking the hands-on classes.
- When should I go?
- Summer Fridays private event packages run two hours with elevated cocktails and light bites for $50 per person, for 20–25 guests, at the Hudson and Broadway locations.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are priced at $20 to $21. A 20% gratuity is added to all parties, and one menu notes one beverage purchase per guest is required. The summer Fridays package is $50 per person for two hours.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu separates Earth Elements from Classic Style, and the named builds lean on specific producers and modifiers rather than generic descriptions. Hands-on cocktail classes cover history and technique, with welcome cocktails and a station to make a libation.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Two cocktail menu images list named drinks with ingredients and prices across Earth Elements and Classic Style. Builds name specific spirits and modifiers, from rejón blanco tequila and por siempre sotol to Tanqueray 10 and Carpano Bianco. Prices sit at $20–$21, and the program extends into hands-on classes and a summer Fridays event package.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktails carry full ingredient lists and prices, with sections for Earth Elements and Classic Style.
- — Builds specify producers and modifiers, including Wild Turkey rye, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, and Cocchi Americano.
- — Hands-on classes cover history and technique with welcome cocktails and a make-your-own station.
Standout selections
- — Scorpion Strike: rejón blanco tequila, por siempre sotol, Aleppo-spiced pineapple, clamato, lime, Sixpoint pilsner, celery bitters; shellfish allergy note.
- — Whiskey Business: Wild Turkey rye, Ancho Reyes, fresh lemon, cinnamon, Angostura bitters; a rye backbone with roasted chile.
- — Royal Roots: Botanist gin, Giffard rhubarb, Hovding aquavit, Cocchi Americano, orange bitters; spirit-forward for Negroni fans.
Pricing: $20–$21; 20% gratuity added to all parties; one beverage purchase per guest required per one menu
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