It may be a little late to the classic cocktail party, but Nick and Stef’s is the kind of place where such beverages belong and at least the restaurant hired the right guns when rewiring its drink menu. Copa d’Oro mix-master general Vincenzo Marianella and The Edison’s Joe Brooke collaborated with chef Megan Logan on new steakhouse-friendly libations, so it’s not hard to imagine the refreshed list of fourteen drinks are high-quality and sensational already. In addition to a short category of classics, from a Dark and Stormy with fresh lime and ginger beer to an Old Crow Manhattan and the now-ubiquitous Moscow Mule, there are originals like the Laphroig Cask and St. Germain-based “Smoke of Scotland” and a “Fizzy Stef” with egg whites, Grey Goose pear, ginger beer, and fresh lime and cucumber, as well as one named for Splichal mentor Jacques Maximin. There are lots of top shelf-labels, bar tricks, and fresh fruit flowing through this new cocktail menu, which is available now and can be seen below. Don’t forget that happy hour goes all afternoon and evening on weekdays, making any of the classics available for $5 at the bar or on the patio.
Nick & Stef’s 330 South Hope St. 213-680-0330
Nick & Stef’s New Cocktail Menu
DARK & STORMY
Cruzan Dark Rum, fresh lime juice, ginger beer 11
KENTUCKY BUCK
Old Crow Bourbon, fresh ginger, fresh lemon juice 11
SOUTH SIDE
Gordon’s Gin, fresh lemon juice, fresh mint 11
MOSCOW MULE
Smirnoff Vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger beer 11
MANHATTAN
Old Crow Bourbon, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters 13
TOMMY’S MARGARITA
El Charro 100% Agave Tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup 11
BRONX
Gordon’s Gin, Dry and Sweet Vermouth, fresh OJ 11
ITALIAN CAIPIRINHA
Sagatiba Cachaca, fresh basil, fresh strawberry, fresh lime 13
EURASIAN COCKTAIL
Oxley Gin, Aperol, mint leaves, red bell pepper, fresh lemon juice, grapefruit bitters 12
TRUE BERRY
Kettle One Citron Vodka, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, fresh raspberries, fresh blackberries, ginger beer 12
SECOND VOYAGE
Plymouth Gin, St. Germain, fresh cantaloupe, sage leaves, fresh lemon juice 12
MAXIMIN COCKTAIL
Plymouth Gin, VeeV açaí liqueur, fresh lemon juice, watermelon, thyme 12
FIZZY STEF’S
Grey Goose Pear, fresh cucumber, fresh lime juice, pasteurized egg whites, topped with ginger beer 12
SMOKE OF SCOTLAND
Laphroig Cask, St Germain, dry vermouth, Amaro Averna, a flame of grapefruit peel 16
WORLD BEER SELECTION
Beers on Tap
Hope Street Hef 7
Nick & Stef’s private label
Stella Artois 7
Firestone Walker DBA 8
Great White by Lost Coast 8
Bottled Belgian Beers
St. Bernardus Abt 12 330ml 10
Affligem Triple 750ml 11
Chimay Red Premiere 11
Bottled beers
Budweiser & Bud Light 5
Pacifico 5
Newcastle Brown Ale 6
Buckler NA 6
Amstel Light 6
Corona 6
Firestone Walker Pale 31 6
Guinness Stout 7
Heineken 7
La Fin du Monde 10
Well cocktails & house wines are $5 during happy hour
House wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
