Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileHighwater Rooftop
New York, NY
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-13 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Highwater Rooftop runs a cocktail-first program with 10 signature drinks and a separate 12-item espresso martini collection, all priced at $12. Ingredients lean on branded spirits like Tanqueray, Ketel One, Zacapa, and Don Julio, with options ranging from the gin-based Ivy League Black to the mezcal and tequila Gatsby Retreat. Happy hour drops classics and espresso martinis to $9, and wine by the glass is also $9.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Ivy League Black, a refined gin martini variation, or try the Gatsby Retreat if you want mezcal and tequila with amaro. The Monaco Affair from the espresso martini collection is a solid pick. During happy hour, the Old Fashioned at $9 is a straightforward choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone looking for a broad cocktail list with recognizable spirits and a dedicated espresso martini section will find plenty to choose from. The $12 pricing and $9 happy hour options make it accessible for casual drinks.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the obvious time for $9 cocktails, including classics and espresso martinis. Otherwise, the full cocktail menu is available at $12.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails and espresso martinis are $12 each. Happy hour cocktails, house mixed drinks, and wine by the glass are $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program stands out for its scale: 10 signature cocktails plus 12 espresso martinis, all at a flat $12. The espresso martini collection is a dedicated list with named variations, and the use of branded spirits like Zacapa, Don Julio, and Mezcal Union adds recognizable quality.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A 22-drink roster split between 10 signature cocktails and 12 espresso martinis, all at $12. Happy hour offers $9 classics and espresso martinis. Reviewers call the cocktails high quality and phenomenal, though without naming specific drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive named cocktail list with 10 signature cocktails and 12 espresso martinis, all priced at $12.
- — Happy hour offers $9 cocktails including classics and espresso martinis, plus house mixed drinks at $9.
- — Cocktails use a range of branded spirits across gin, vodka, rum, whiskey, bourbon, and tequila/mezcal.
Standout selections
- — Ivy League Black — $12 — Tanqueray Gin, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Lemon Twist; described as a refined twist on the classic martini.
- — Gatsby Retreat — $12 — Don Julio Blanco, Mezcal Union, Amaro Nonino, Orange & Grapefruit Bitters, Orange & Lemon Peel.
- — Monaco Affair — $12 — Ketel One Vodka, Espresso, White Chocolate Liqueur, Simple Syrup; from the Espresso Martini Collection.
- — Old Fashioned — $9 — Happy hour cocktail listed at $9.
Pricing: $12 signature cocktails and espresso martinis; $9 happy hour cocktails and house mixed drinks
Wine
Happy hour menu lists Wine by the Glass at $9.; Wine by the Glass — $9 — Happy hour wine by the glass; no specific varietals or producers named.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour menu lists Wine by the Glass at $9.
Standout selections
- — Wine by the Glass — $9 — Happy hour wine by the glass; no specific varietals or producers named.
Pricing: $9 wine by the glass during happy hour
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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