I have been to the bar at 11 Madison a few times, and as with all my experiences with the USHG properties, the service was impeccable. On a recent Thursday I made a last minute decision to meet some friends there for a drink, and encountered a pet peeve. I ordered bartenders choice- which is an option listed on the cocktail menu. My parameters were something gingery, but preferably not the standard Dark 7 Stormy or Moscow Mule. ‘Give me something different,’ I said. My cocktail was a delicious twist on Pimm’s Cup with averna, carpano punt e mes sweet vermouth, cucumber, citrus, mint, ginger. I enjoyed it greatly until I looked through the menu deciding upon drink #2, and I saw the “Number Eleven” Cup. To put it bluntly, my bartender’s choice was a standard drink on the menu. !! I know, I know. Technically it was his choice- and I should be fine if that choice is to make me a standard cocktail. From his perspective, it was almost a guarantee that I would like the drink- and I truly did. However, typically when ordering bartenders choice, I’m looking to be surprised, and I’ll admit it: to feel special. Especially from a restaurant that has an in- depth bartending magazine (http://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/EMP_Cocktail.pdf). The hospitality was there, the drink was great, and I will definitely be back; but I’ll stick with the menu.
Average drink price: $14-
Gramercy: 11 Madison Park, New York , NY 1001
(212) 889-0905
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