West 94th Street Pub
Woodcroft, Durham, NC
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This drink, with its bloody trail of maraschino juice, looks like it'd be great for a Halloween party. It's made with vodka, Malibu coconut rum, pineapple juice, and more than a splash of blue curacao.
It's a great, simple tropical punch, perfect for sipping on a porch or by a pool on a hot day, or in my case, on a day in the sixties that seemed hot in comparison to our wretched winter weather. Very sweet, but this sort of drink should be. There was a hint of orange from the curacao that gave it depth but I think lime would have added a lot more. If I discount it watering down too quickly, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
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!