Six Best Cocktail Names in Indy
1. Gun in the Glove Box, an off-menu option at The Libertine Liquor Bar
Rum, fernet, demerera syrup (raw sugar syrup), orange juice, and Cocchi Americano (an aperitif wine).
38 E. Washington St., 317-631-3333, libertineindy.com
2. The Elmer Fudd Gantry at Black Market
Pritchard’s Crystal rum, The King’s Ginger, Boston Baul Madeira, Adrian Orchards apple cider, and pear juice.
922 Massachusetts Ave., 317-822-6757, blackmarketindy.net
3. The Kilgore Trout at Bluebeard
Crusoe spiced rum, amaretto, averna (Italian liqueur), housemade orgeat (almond syrup), and lime.
653 Virginia Ave., 317-686-1580, bluebeardindy.com
4. The Killer’s Kiss at Nicky Blaine’s
3 Olives Rangtang vodka with tropical fruit vitamin water.
20 N. Meridian St., 317-638-5588, nickyblaines.com
5. The Pearl Jam at The Ball & Biscuit
Freshly squeezed ruby-red grapefruit juice mixed with Pearl plum-flavored vodka and housemade Falernum (a sweet syrup).
331 Massachusetts Ave., 317-636-0539, ballandbiscuit.com
6. Corpse Reviver No. 2 at Plat 99
Nolet’s gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon, and Vieux Carre absinthe spritz.
The Alexander, 333 S. Delaware St., 317-624-8200, thealexander.com
Photos by Tony Valainis
This article appeared in Menu Guide 2014.
