8 Showstopping Cocktails in NYC

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**“Light My Fire” $10  
[The Woodstock](/nightlife/the-woodstock)**  
This radiant beverage (yes, even the ice is glowing), made with tequila, Curaçao, lemon and blueberry habanero, reflects the maximalist, retro vibes of The Woodstock, a bar that pays homage to the ’60s.

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**“Tomato/Clam” $13  
[ROKC](/restaurants/rokc)**  
Creative cocktails put the “C” in ROKC (Ramen, Oysters, Kitchen, Cocktails), like this aptly named con-_conch_\-tion of mezcal, tomato, house vinaigrette, wasabi and clam, perched regally on a mini-mountain of ice.

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**“Wake and Bake” $27  
[The Aviary NYC](/restaurants/the-aviary-nyc)**  
Cocktails at the Aviary fall somewhere between science experiment and Rube Goldberg machine, as exhibited by this boozy interpretation of a morning coffee and bagel. Slice open the plastic bag to reveal the scent of an everything bagel and a glass of coffee- and orange-infused rye.

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**“Cucumber Cocktail” $13  
[The Standing Room](/nightlife/the-standing-room)**  
“Cucumber” may seem like a misnomer for a bell-pepper-bound drink, but the green gourd is indeed one of the ingredients in this mix—rounded out with spicy tequila and lime—served in a Long Island City comedy club.

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**“Capri-Thursday” $9–11  
[Thursday Kitchen](/restaurants/thursday-kitchen)**  
These playful cocktails hark back to childhood juice pouches, but incorporate an adult upgrade of soju, real fruit (lychee, strawberry, mango or lemon) and LED ice cubes.

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**“High Octane” $135  
[Magic Hour](/nightlife/magichourrooftop-bar-lounge-at-moxy-times-square)**  
Refuel with tequila, carmelized pineapple and jalepeño syrup from this self-serve pump, available as a large-format drink. This oversize concotion serves 6–8 at the Moxy Hotel’s rooftop bar.

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**“Shark Eye” $16  
[Mother of Pearl](/nightlife/mother-of-pearl)**  
No need to get in the water for a tropical experience. Instead go to Mother of Pearl for photogenic neo-tiki drinks like this one made with passion fruit, lemon, maraschino, dry Curaçao, bourbon, rye and a dash or two of Peychaud bitters for the “blood.”

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**“Twinkle Toes” $20  
[Vida Verde](/restaurants/vida-verde)**  
A blend of gin, apple brandy, cava, lemon and coriander is blooming this season at Vida Verde. The festive large-format punch serves two in a watering-can pitcher with flower-pot glasses on the restaurant’s rooftop Margarita Market lounge.

These extravagant libations will catch your eye and quench your thirst.

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