"New York City's culinary scene - from sizzling pies to the best French restaurants - would be nothing without a stiff drink. Thanks to the confluence of glitz, glam, and legendary nightlife, the metropolis harbors a long tradition of tending bar at the top of its game. Whether it were the illicit speakeasies of the past, or the happy hour watering holes today, the Big Apple's cultivated an identity based on craftsmanship, a willingness to torch the rule book in favor of permanent playing."
"To appreciate the city's drink culture, starting with the creations that took flight at home is a great place to start. Think of the cocktails as alcoholic experiments - the cunning minds of bartenders, ripe with an idea, or matters of circumstance in the eras where an ingenious concoction first took root. For the origin stories we know, they were spawned in world-renowned lounges and neighborhood spots, by faceless tavern operators and mixologists known by name."
New York City developed a distinctive drinking culture built on craftsmanship, glamour, and nightlife. Cocktails emerged from both luxurious lounges and neighborhood taverns through inventive bartenders and circumstance. Classic recipes like the Manhattan originated in the late 19th century in New York City, combining sweet vermouth, whiskey, and aromatic bitters. Multiple origin stories exist, including a diplomatic supper at the Manhattan Club and a bar owner named George Black. The city produced a wide variety of influential drinks beyond the dirty martini, with ten particular creations reshaping its beverage landscape.
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