In our #ThirstyThursday series, TIPSY AND TAN, we ask consummate mixologists from New York City’s white-hot new restaurants and bars to create OC-exclusive drinks for our readers. Drinking on the job? Don't mind if we do...
Rest your head, weary traveler. Just make sure it's not on the bar, or else Baby’s All Right’s co-owner and jet-setter, Zachary Mexico, will be sure to cut you off. Decorated with vacation mementos, hobo signs, and astrology imagery, Baby’s is the new explorer-inspired Williamsburg hot spot (officially anointed by our own raucous holiday party back in December), complete with live music shows in the back, delicious grub in the front, and even tastier drinks at the bar. We should know—we sampled a few. Although our favorite by far was the exclusive drink newly minted bartender Clare Wadsworth created just for us: The Manchurian.
From behind the bar...
Name: Clare Wadsworth
If this drink had a soundtrack what would it be? "Oh Yeah" by Can
Best place to get day drunk: I know that The Three Diamond Door has a patio opening up, and they have a great happy hour.
Hangover cure: Coconut water and Pedialyte
Your summer getaway: I went to Rockaway once last year—it was terrible. [Laughs] But when I do get out of the city, I want to go to Fire Island.
What are some red-light signs that someone’s been overserved? Sleeping. [Laughs] People get a little frisky when we pull out the photobooth. I've seen a butt cheek or two.
Are there any personality traits essential to a being a bartender? Don't take shit.
Exclusive Recipe: The Manchurian
OC Alcohol Scale*: 6
"It's refreshing and summery."
.25 oz. Yuzu
1 oz. 100% agave tequila
Kombucha
2 dashes of cranberry bitters
Mint
1. Fill a tall Collins glass with crushed ice.
2. Add Yuzu at the bottom, then tequila, then Kombucha.
3. Top with 2 dashes of cranberry bitters on top.
4. Garnish with mint.
*OC's Alcohol Scale ranges from 1 ("like sippin' from a juice box") to 10 ("take me home—right now").
Want a second round? See more Tipsy and Tan HER
Rest your head, weary traveler. Just make sure it's not on the bar, or else Baby’s All Right’s co-owner and jet-setter, Zachary Mexico, will be sure to cut you off. Decorated with vacation mementos, hobo signs, and astrology imagery, Baby’s is the new explorer-inspired Williamsburg hot spot (officially anointed by our own raucous holiday party back in December), complete with live music shows in the back, delicious grub in the front, and even tastier drinks at the bar. We should know—we sampled a few. Although our favorite by far was the exclusive drink newly minted bartender Clare Wadsworth created just for us: The Manchurian.
From behind the bar...
Name: Clare Wadsworth
If this drink had a soundtrack what would it be? "Oh Yeah" by Can
Best place to get day drunk: I know that The Three Diamond Door has a patio opening up, and they have a great happy hour.
Hangover cure: Coconut water and Pedialyte
Your summer getaway: I went to Rockaway once last year—it was terrible. [Laughs] But when I do get out of the city, I want to go to Fire Island.
What are some red-light signs that someone’s been overserved? Sleeping. [Laughs] People get a little frisky when we pull out the photobooth. I've seen a butt cheek or two.
Are there any personality traits essential to a being a bartender? Don't take shit.
Exclusive Recipe: The Manchurian
OC Alcohol Scale*: 6
"It's refreshing and summery."
.25 oz. Yuzu
1 oz. 100% agave tequila
Kombucha
2 dashes of cranberry bitters
Mint
1. Fill a tall Collins glass with crushed ice.
2. Add Yuzu at the bottom, then tequila, then Kombucha.
3. Top with 2 dashes of cranberry bitters on top.
4. Garnish with mint.
*OC's Alcohol Scale ranges from 1 ("like sippin' from a juice box") to 10 ("take me home—right now").
Want a second round? See more Tipsy and Tan HER