The Raleigh Times Bar
http://www.raleightimesbar.com/
This cocktail was a mix of cucumber chunks, lavender syrup, gin, and club soda on the rocks. The strong, yet bland gin quickly took control from the cucumber and sweet lavender. It's rare that I want the gin in a drink to be more flavorful but this is an exception. A more herbal, vibrant gin would have made a big difference.
Reviewed 7.17.09.
1 star
Most of my posts on nightlife feature a specific cocktail that I’ve enjoyed rather than focusing on the atmosphere of the bar, club, or wine bar that I’m patronizing. Largely, that’s because I care more about what’s in my glass than I do what’s playing on the speakers. However, I am far more likely to enjoy neighborhood dive bars and wine bars than I am a club or anywhere with loud music. I’ll still give the latter a try, and if the beverages are inventive and fun, I’ll be back no matter the soundtrack!
My standard order at a bar that likely doesn’t make fancy cocktails? A whiskey and ginger beer or a gin and tonic. Learn more about my nightlife and cocktail posts here.
