Best of Boston
Best Cocktail, DIY Mocktails
2002 Best Cocktail, Classic
Martini, Sonsie
Boston
Sonsie-bashing had become such a popular sport for a while, the ensuing recoil could only have put the place back in vogue. Well, here's at [...] read more»
2002 Best Cocktail, Cool
Thai Martini, Cuchi Cuchi
Cambridge
Who knew a drink could be so high-octane and still taste so good? The masterminding bartenders at Cuchi Cuchi make their Thai martini by mashing [...] read more»
2001 Best Cocktail, Classic
The Oak Room, Sidecar
Boston
As a rule, hard-drinking journalist types hate—or pretend to hate—any cocktail that tastes like dessert. So the Oak Room's version of the sidecar—a brandy, Cointreau, [...] read more»
2000 Best Cocktail, Upscale
Pear Martini, No. 9 Park
Boston
The pear martini is a revelation. A symphonic combination of Grey Goose Vodka, Belle de Brillet Poire, and pear nectar garnished with a dried pear [...] read more»
2000 Best Cocktail, Funky
Mojito, Chez Henri
Cambridge
Crushed mint leaves, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, sugar, and white rum combine for the ideal mojito, a sexy Cuban cocktail. Sip it by [...] read more»
1998 Best Cocktail, After-Theater
Aria
Boston
True, your drink will cost almost as much as your theater ticket. But there are plenty of cushy couches to lounge on. Plus, Seth. read more»
1994 Best Cocktail, Signature Drink
The Purple Martini
Boston
Bombay Sapphire gin with a splash of Elysium, a dessert wine, served in a chilled martini glass with a twist. Refreshing and potent, refined enough [...] read more»
1994 Best Cocktail, New Drink
The Antipasti Martinia
Boston
Take 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, 1 fennel stalk with leaves, 6 sun-dried tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves, 8 black Italian olives, 1 dry hot red [...] read more»
1994 Best Cocktail, New Bubbly
Westport 1990 Brut
Westport
Forget California. Now you can toast that special occasion with New England's own sparkling wine. It was uncorked July 3 by vineyard owners Bob and [...] read more»