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If you’re ever in the mood for some old-school Brooklyn rap, a stiff drink, and some fried chicken and waffles (a solid combo, trust us), look no further than Sweet Chick. The Williamsburg staple just opened an outpost in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, bringing its jazzed-up waffles and Ritz-dusted macaroni and cheese to the heart of NYC nightlife. And since the establishment is open until 2 AM on weekends, you can easily snag some snacks post-debauchery.
To go with that meal? A Cuban take on the Old Fashioned, sweetened with just a little Coca-Cola syrup. We had John Seymour whip up this recipe for OC, and what can we say? It beats a rum and coke any day.
Name: John Seymour
If this drink had a soundtrack, what would it be? “Gone Till November” by Wyclef Jean
Hangover cure: The best hangover cure is a bottle of water and hydrating yourself while drinking. Plus French fries in the morning always works. The greasier the better.
Best date advice: If it’s bad, and you both know it’s bad, call it what it is and call it early. Don’t waste anyone’s time.
Worst pick-up line: “Are your feet tired? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day.” It’s just like, dude, have another drink. I’ve never seen it work.
What not to do to your bartender: Don’t order one of everything, and make them make the entire cocktail menu—especially when it’s busy.
Exclusive Recipe: Gone Till November
OC Alcohol Scale*: 9
“It’s pretty boozy. We got some rye; we got some rum.”
1.5 oz Santa Teresa aged rum
0.5 oz Bulleit rye
2 bar spoons reduced Mexican Coca-Cola syrup
4 dashes of Peychauds bitters
Build the drink in a rocks glass. Add a large ice cube, stir, and garnish with a cherry and a twist of lime.
*OC's Alcohol Scale ranges from 1 ("like sippin' from a juice box") to 10 ("take me home—right now").![]()
Gone Til November. Photos by Jessica Chou
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“It’s pretty boozy. We got some rye; we got some rum.”
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Pour in some aged rum.
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Don't forget the reduced Mexican Coca-Cola syrup...
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...and the bitters.
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Add an ice cube and ganish with a cherry and a twist of lime.
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Make sure you stop by Sweet Chick to say hello to John.
If you’re ever in the mood for some old-school Brooklyn rap, a stiff drink, and some fried chicken and waffles (a solid combo, trust us), look no further than Sweet Chick. The Williamsburg staple just opened an outpost in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, bringing its jazzed-up waffles and Ritz-dusted macaroni and cheese to the heart of NYC nightlife. And since the establishment is open until 2 AM on weekends, you can easily snag some snacks post-debauchery.
To go with that meal? A Cuban take on the Old Fashioned, sweetened with just a little Coca-Cola syrup. We had John Seymour whip up this recipe for OC, and what can we say? It beats a rum and coke any day.
Name: John Seymour
If this drink had a soundtrack, what would it be? “Gone Till November” by Wyclef Jean
Hangover cure: The best hangover cure is a bottle of water and hydrating yourself while drinking. Plus French fries in the morning always works. The greasier the better.
Best date advice: If it’s bad, and you both know it’s bad, call it what it is and call it early. Don’t waste anyone’s time.
Worst pick-up line: “Are your feet tired? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day.” It’s just like, dude, have another drink. I’ve never seen it work.
What not to do to your bartender: Don’t order one of everything, and make them make the entire cocktail menu—especially when it’s busy.
Exclusive Recipe: Gone Till November
OC Alcohol Scale*: 9
“It’s pretty boozy. We got some rye; we got some rum.”
1.5 oz Santa Teresa aged rum
0.5 oz Bulleit rye
2 bar spoons reduced Mexican Coca-Cola syrup
4 dashes of Peychauds bitters
Build the drink in a rocks glass. Add a large ice cube, stir, and garnish with a cherry and a twist of lime.
*OC's Alcohol Scale ranges from 1 ("like sippin' from a juice box") to 10 ("take me home—right now").
Gone Til November. Photos by Jessica Chou
“It’s pretty boozy. We got some rye; we got some rum.”
Pour in some aged rum.
Don't forget the reduced Mexican Coca-Cola syrup...
...and the bitters.
Add an ice cube and ganish with a cherry and a twist of lime.
Make sure you stop by Sweet Chick to say hello to John.