New York isn’t shy of great cocktail bars, but when a new one crops up on the scene, it’s always exciting news. Brought to you by the team behind Pebble Bar, Ray’s and The Jane, Jac’s on Bond – on Bond Street, unsurprisingly – is the latest on our radar.
Enticing thirsty New Yorkers is a brave drinks menu. There’s a robust wine selection, but cocktails are the real star. The list is spirit-heavy, with a few familiar favorites as well as some signatures, such as Eastern Medicine, which mixes sesame-fat-washed whisky with ginger and yuzu, and Beets Me, featuring vodka, beetroot, pistachio and dill.
Jac’s on Bond isn’t all about the drinks either – there’s also a pretty exciting food menu. Created by the team behind Contra and Wildair, the selection of small plates is inspired by classic, easy-eating bar snacks. Think Iberian potato chips with hot cheese dip, oyster plates and meatball skewers.
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The interiors are carefully curated and artfully mix high-end elegance with a relaxed atmosphere. Expect brass details, white-wash walls and comfy banquette seating. A stylish pool table adds to the welcoming vibe.
Although Jac’s will inevitably attract the visiting crowd too, it is, at heart, a neighborhood bar. Partnerships with NYC locals cement this – NoHo resident and photographer Janette Beckman’s work lines the walls, while staff swan around in uniforms by streetwear designer, Angelo Baque.
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For this week’s cocktail recipe, we’re highlighting Jac’s by Bond’s Bitter Love. Combining whiskey, Campari and cold brew coffee, the result is like a mash-up of a boulevardier and an espresso martini – it’s delicious but not a drink for the faint-hearted.
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Ingredients:
– 1oz Great Jones whiskey
– 1oz Campari
– 1oz Carpano
– 1oz Cold Brew
– ¼oz Demerara
Method:
Shake all ingredients together and serve in a rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with an orange wheel.
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