Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profilePatent Pending
New York, NY · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Patent Pending's summer cocktail list is a playground for the adventurous, with 17 drinks priced $22–$34 that mix ingredients like tomato, watermelon, and smoked paprika into carbonated concoctions. The bar's inventive approach extends to its spirits selection and a notable low-ABV option. The Lab's private cocktail classes offer a deep dive into classics, while the wine and beer lists remain straightforward. It's a destination for drinkers who want their palates challenged.
- What should I order?
- Try 'wireless waves' for its carbonated, savory-sweet profile, or 'Impossible idea' for a barrel-aged mezcal-rum blend. For a lighter sip, 'Strange magic' offers a low-ABV route. Wine drinkers can stick to a $18 glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking unusual flavor combinations and those interested in learning from experienced bartenders in a private class setting. The educational angle appeals to groups wanting a hands-on experience.
- When should I go?
- Evenings for the full cocktail menu; the venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis with optional prix-fixe reservations, so plan accordingly.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $22 to $34; wine by the glass is $18; beer is $10. A private cocktail class costs $1,250 for up to six people, with additional guests at $200 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program is a laboratory of unusual ingredients, from Batak berry to clarified milk, and offers a private cocktail class experience. The bar's location in Tesla's former building adds a subtle historical layer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A creative, extensive list of 17 cocktails with unique ingredients and a range of styles, including low-ABV and hot options. Priced competitively for the complexity.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of inventive flavor combinations; Includes low-ABV and hot cocktail options
Standout selections
- — Wireless waves - Gin, raicilla, sherry, tomato, watermelon, smoked paprika, lime; CO2 carbonated ($25)
- — Impossible idea - Single village mezcal, rums, blackened banana, oloroso, amaro; barrel-aged version available ($34)
- — Low voltage kiss - Vodka, amber wine, sake, mango water, sumac, batak berry ($26)
Pricing: $22-$34 per cocktail
Wine
A modest but serviceable wine list with four varietals by the glass and two sparklings. Not a focus, but adequate for wine drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Reasonable by-the-glass pricing; Includes both still and sparkling options
Standout selections
- — Perrier-Jouet Brut - Champagne, $30/glass or $145/bottle
- — Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, Oregon, $18/glass
Pricing: $18/glass; Prosecco $16/glass, $60/bottle; Champagne $30/glass, $145/bottle
Beer
A small, curated selection of three beers from regional breweries. Serves as a straightforward alternative to the cocktail focus.
Standout selections
- — Other Side IPA - Greenport Brewing, Greenport, NY, $10/glass
Pricing: $10/glass for all listed beers
Spirits
The cocktail menu showcases a broad range of spirits, from genever to mezcal, but there is no dedicated spirits list. Spirits education is part of the class offering.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse spirits used across the cocktail menu; Educational component in cocktail classes
Standout selections
- — WONDER OF Physics - Hibiki Harmony whisky, shochu-fortified sake, hojicha, umami, huckleberry, hinoki wood smoked ($34)
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented; the cocktail list's savory elements (tomato, paprika, sambal) could complement light bites, but no pairings are specified.
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