This swank speakeasy takes its inspiration from classic apothecaries, so behind the imported Carrera marble bar are antique medicine bottles and test tubes—just for show. But herbs, medicinal and otherwise, are incorporated in many of the innovative cocktails here, as are other unusual ingredients. I had the good fortune to down the “Siren’s Call” on my last visit, which was created from gin, roasted seawood, squid ink, ginger, lime and agave—it tasted like something a mermaid would enjoy. I may go back to one of their weekly afternoon cocktail making classes (see website) to learn how to make it! On many nights, live music and burlesque shows add to the fun.
New York City› Nightlife
Apotheke
9 Doyers St. (nr Bowery)
Pauline Frommer
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Subway: 6, J, Z, N, Q, R to Canal St., B, D to Grand St. or F to East Broadway
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Apotheke
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