The Oxford ([My Bar Review](https://thegourmez.com/blog/2009-09-29-restaurant-review-the-oxford-downtown-raleigh/
Downtown Raleigh, NC
$9
The lemontini at the Oxford is made with Absolut citron, limoncello, champagne, and sour mix. It wants to be a sophisticated take on the lemon drop, but I must give the lemon drop the edge because this lemontini does not have enough sour citrus to give it the depth I demand from a drink. The earthy and floral champagne notes peak my interest, but they dilute the lemon tartness that should star.
It goes down too easily to rise high in my rankings.
Reviewed 12 May 13.
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!