Chelsea, Manhattan ยท bar
Down a flight of stairs beneath Chelsea Market, follow the glowing OPEN marquee into a brick-lined cellar dressed with reclaimed water tower wood and old High Line train rails. The cocktail list runs deadpan-playful (rye-and-rum "Crippler," black tea and dry vermouth "Tea Party") with a rotating draft list that gives you a reason to come back.
Frozen vodka basil slurpee; the move when you need something cold and vegetal
Black tea and dry vermouth; unexpectedly smooth
Rye and rum-based signature; deadpan name, serious booze