The Hive
Downtown Raleigh, NC
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I love a good bourbon cocktail so this drink called my name. It's comprised of bourbon, muddled pineapple, honey, soda water and rosemary. Sadly, the alluring components did little to jazz up the bourbon; it would have been better merely served on the rocks. The pineapple was diluted by the soda and I couldn't detect the honey at all. Rosemary only joined in the party when I caught a leaf in my teeth.
Reviewed 7.24.09.
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.
