Last summer, OC got you Tipsy and Tan. Now, we're just getting you tipsy. Meet Fridays at Five, our cocktail series where mixologists at New York City’s white-hot new restaurants create OC-exclusive drinks for our readers. Drinking on the job? Don't mind if we do...
It’s finally getting consistently warmer, which means we’ll be pulling on our Toga Pulla sandals and G.V.G.V. cropped camis and whipping out the shots. New York has been in hibernation for so long, now is the time to turn up.
To celebrate, we asked seasoned bartender Chaim Dauermann of newly-opened Up & Up to create an OC shot. At Up & Up, where bottled cocktails replace overpriced club “bottle service,” these halfies are smaller pours that, while absolutely delicious, are too strong for a full drink. The resulting “Diving Partner” shot is lightly boozy, with a float of bright crimson Peychaud’s bitters—the perfect drink to toast to spring.
Name: Chaim Dauermann
If this drink had a soundtrack, what would it be? An Édith Piaf cover by a heavy metal band. Let’s say Opeth. It doesn’t exist, but it should.
Drink of choice:Pretty much everything, but I’m known for a rum Old Fashioned
Hangover cure: A big plate of oysters. At least a dozen, but two dozen is better.
Best date advice: Sending someone a drink only works in the movies. Sitting down next to someone and letting the bartender do the introductions—if it’s a good place—is always better. Start a conversation, avoid yes/no questions, and talk about yourself as little as possible.
Worst pick-up: The most difficult thing to watch is the guy who has no chance, and he buys a beverage for someone at the bar, and goes over to talk, and you just know it’s not going to work out.
What not to do to your bartender: Don’t try to embarrass them.
Exclusive Recipe: The Diving Partner
OC Alcohol Scale*: 4
“The higher proof elements are just an accent”
1 oz. Lillet
¼ oz. Dimmi Liquore di Milano
¼ oz. yellow chartreuse
A large float of Peychauds bitters
Stir first three ingredients with ice. Strain into shot glass. Layer bitters on top.
*OC's Alcohol Scale ranges from 1 ("like sippin' from a juice box") to 10 ("take me home—right now")![]()
The Diving Partner. Photos by Jessica Chou![]()
Our ingredients this week.![]()
Add your liquid ingredients to a shaker.![]()
Strain the mixture into a shot glass.![]()
Top it off with some bitters.![]()
Chaim with the finished product.
It’s finally getting consistently warmer, which means we’ll be pulling on our Toga Pulla sandals and G.V.G.V. cropped camis and whipping out the shots. New York has been in hibernation for so long, now is the time to turn up.
To celebrate, we asked seasoned bartender Chaim Dauermann of newly-opened Up & Up to create an OC shot. At Up & Up, where bottled cocktails replace overpriced club “bottle service,” these halfies are smaller pours that, while absolutely delicious, are too strong for a full drink. The resulting “Diving Partner” shot is lightly boozy, with a float of bright crimson Peychaud’s bitters—the perfect drink to toast to spring.
Name: Chaim Dauermann
If this drink had a soundtrack, what would it be? An Édith Piaf cover by a heavy metal band. Let’s say Opeth. It doesn’t exist, but it should.
Drink of choice:Pretty much everything, but I’m known for a rum Old Fashioned
Hangover cure: A big plate of oysters. At least a dozen, but two dozen is better.
Best date advice: Sending someone a drink only works in the movies. Sitting down next to someone and letting the bartender do the introductions—if it’s a good place—is always better. Start a conversation, avoid yes/no questions, and talk about yourself as little as possible.
Worst pick-up: The most difficult thing to watch is the guy who has no chance, and he buys a beverage for someone at the bar, and goes over to talk, and you just know it’s not going to work out.
What not to do to your bartender: Don’t try to embarrass them.
Exclusive Recipe: The Diving Partner
OC Alcohol Scale*: 4
“The higher proof elements are just an accent”
1 oz. Lillet
¼ oz. Dimmi Liquore di Milano
¼ oz. yellow chartreuse
A large float of Peychauds bitters
Stir first three ingredients with ice. Strain into shot glass. Layer bitters on top.
*OC's Alcohol Scale ranges from 1 ("like sippin' from a juice box") to 10 ("take me home—right now")
The Diving Partner. Photos by Jessica Chou
Our ingredients this week.
Add your liquid ingredients to a shaker.
Strain the mixture into a shot glass.
Top it off with some bitters.
Chaim with the finished product.