Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileKitty's Cosmopolitan Club
Chicago, IL · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club is a River North cocktail lounge built around four distinct sections: From the Cold Room, From the Bar, Low and No, and From the Trolley. Cold Room drinks are prepared in a -16°F walk-in freezer station for precise dilution control, while From the Bar offers made-to-order riffs on classics using modern methods and named spirits. The Trolley service presents cocktails tableside in crystal glassware. The menu lists specific brands and detailed ingredients, and reviewers describe the program as excellent, with well-executed creative riffs and a well-curated selection.
- What should I order?
- Start with a Cold Room cocktail such as the Martinez—Tanqueray 10 Gin, Italian Red Vermouth, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Raspberry Eau De Vie, and Cardamom. For a tableside presentation, the Kitty's Gin Martini is stirred with Old Raj 55° Dry Gin in a 2:1 proportion with a house blend of Spanish, French, and Italian white vermouth.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who care about precise dilution and classic-cocktail riffs will find the Cold Room and From the Bar sections rewarding. The Low and No list offers an analogous experience for those avoiding alcohol, and the tableside Trolley service suits anyone wanting a more ceremonial pour.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cold Room cocktails are $23–$55, From the Bar $22–$28, Low and No $17–$22, and From the Trolley $36–$60. The Martinez is $24 and the Kitty's Gin Martini is $36.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program separates drinks into four formats, including a -16°F walk-in freezer bar station for Cold Room cocktails and a crystal-glass trolley service prepared tableside.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Four sections—From the Cold Room, From the Bar, Low and No, and From the Trolley—cover freezer-station preparation, made-to-order riffs, and tableside service.
Menu strengths
- — Cold Room cocktails are prepared and held in a -16°F walk-in freezer bar station for precise dilution control
- — From the Bar cocktails are made-to-order riffs on classic cocktails using modern methods and spirit selection
- — From the Trolley cocktails are prepared tableside in crystal glassware
Standout selections
- — Martinez — Tanqueray 10 Gin, Italian Red Vermouth, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Raspberry Eau De Vie, Cardamom; Cold Room section, $24
- — Kitty's Gin Martini — Old Raj 55° Dry Gin stirred 2:1 with a house blend of Spanish, French, and Italian white vermouth; From the Trolley, prepared tableside, $36
- — Mai Tai — Saint Lucia Distillers 1931 Rum, RL Seale 12 Year Rum, Yellow Chartreuse, Bauchant Orange Liqueur, Lime, Almond Orgeat; From the Bar section, $26
Pricing: Cold Room $23–$55; From the Bar $22–$28; From the Trolley $36–$60
Nonalcoholic
The Low and No section is described as providing an analogous drinking experience to a spirited cocktail, with four named drinks built from ingredients like sherry, vermouth, and verjus. Prices range from $17 to $22.
Menu strengths
- — Menu includes a 'Low and No' section described as providing an analogous drinking experience to a spirited cocktail
- — Four distinct nonalcoholic cocktails with detailed ingredient lists and named components
Standout selections
- — Adonis — Amontillado, Fino and Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Italian Bianco Vermouth, Wild Thai Banana; Low and No section, $22
- — Raspberry Vermouth & Soda — Raspberry Macerated Bordiga, Bianco Vermouth, Perrier Mineral Water, Absinthe; Low and No section, $18
Pricing: $17–$22
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