![\"sugar](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/sugar-2.png\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"sugar](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/sugar-1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n1. The Sugar House \u2013 Corktown<\/strong><\/h1>\n2130 Michigan | sugarhousedetroit.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nThe Sugar House is serving up classic and innovative cocktails on an ever changing cocktail list and a rotating selection of the finest beers and wines in alllll the land. Here you can sit back and enjoy their relaxing, dimly lit, old-style saloon with vintage paintings and mounted deer heads that are just dying for a sip of one of those cool quenching cocktails. Literally. And if you\u2019re not into that cozy lodge d\u00e9cor, just call the waiter over and order another cocktail. By the time you reach the bottom of that glass you\u2019ll forget all about those thirsty woodland critters.<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Roosevelt Park Swizzle<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Basil infused Havana Club run, Cointreau, strawberry, lime and balsamic vinegar reduction. Swizzled in a Collins glass over crushed ice and garnished with basil<\/li>\n
- Incondicional<\/strong> \u2013 Milagro Anejo tequila, coffee bean-infused Carpano Antica vermouth, Marie Brizard raspberry liqueur & lemon bitters. Stirred and served down in a rock glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0![\"two](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/two-james-2-300x199.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"two](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/two-james-1-300x217.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h1>\n2. Two James Spirits \u2013 Corktown<\/strong><\/h1>\n2445\u00a0<\/em>Michigan<\/em>\u00a0|\u00a0twojames.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nStep into this gritty urban-industrial style tasting room and claim a seat at the bar in Detroit\u2019s first licensed distillery following the Prohibition. At Two James you can feel good AND do good by enjoying one (or five, don\u2019t let me tell you what to do) of their award winning and environmentally conscious handmade spirits. Your mother would be so proud. In fact, I say this calls for a toast. Let\u2019s toast to The Spirit of Detroit, its reenergization, its people and, most importantly, our awesome moms (hi, mom).<\/p>\n
What to try<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n- Disco in the D<\/strong> \u2013 Medjool date and raising infused Grass Widow Bourbon, agave simple syrup, lemon and house bitters<\/li>\n
- Rosemary\u2019s Baby<\/strong> \u2013 28 Island Vodka, rosemary syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and a dash of soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"Our](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/Our-Detroit-3-217x300.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"Our](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/Our-Detroit-2-300x200.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h1>\n3.\u00a0Our\/Detroit \u2013 Corktown<\/strong><\/h1>\n2545 Bagley St. | ourvodka.com\/ourdetroit\/us<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nOur\/Detroit is the second member of the global Our\/Vodka family and the first micro-distillery in America. This micro-distillery also has a unique mission that underlines the spirit of the Motor City. Each ounce of vodka is crafted with character by using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Our\/Detroit infuses the authentic flavor of Detroit into the brand through a collaborative local team that is dedicated to invigorating the city through community engagement, outreach and celebration. How neat is that!?! So I invite you to engage in a day out on in the D, reach out and grab an Our\/Detroit craft cocktail and sip in celebration of Detroit\u2019s vibrant people and unwavering spirit.<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Stop in at an\u00a0Our\/Detroit retailer near you<\/a> or come in for a tour and tasting at the micro-distillery.<\/li>\n
- Oh yeah, by the way – each week\u00a0Drought Juice<\/a>, an organic, cold-pressed, raw juice company in Metro Detroit, delivers a new juice to be incorporated into a signature Our\/Detroit cocktail. With a fresh Detroit focused cocktail each week, you\u2019ll always be in for a treat in the tasting room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"craft](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/craft-work-2-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"craft](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/craft-work-1-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h1>\n4.\u00a0Craft Work \u2013 West Village<\/strong><\/h1>\n8047\u00a0<\/em>Agnes St. \u00a0| craftworkdetroit.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nCraft Work is a friendly neighborhood craft cocktail bar in Historic West Village of Detroit. They\u2019re also serving up late night sushi, so we can forget post-bar Coney dogs downtown for at least one night (maybe). Come in, grab a delightful cocktail and break out your chopsticks because it\u2019s never a bad time for sushi (unless you have a fitting food allergy, in which case it\u2019s NEVER a good time for sushi).<\/p>\n
What to try<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n- Dark and Stormy<\/strong> \u2013 Zaya Rum, Crabbies Ginger Beer, lime<\/li>\n
- Agnes Street<\/strong> \u2013 Gin, St. Germ, Chartreuse, Lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"cafe](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/cafe-Dmongos-3-300x192.png\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"Cafe](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/Cafe-Dmongos-1-300x192.png\")
<\/a><\/h1>\n5.\u00a0Caf\u00e9 D\u2019Mongo\u2019s Speakeasy \u2013 Downtown<\/strong><\/h1>\n1439 Griswold |\u00a0Facebook – Caf\u00e9\u00a0<\/i>D’Mongo’s Speakeasy<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nStep into a completely different era at Caf\u00e9 D\u2019Mongo\u2019s where the live jazz music will sooth your soul as you enjoy the novelty historic d\u00e9cor. Every inch of every room in the speakeasy is covered with jazz memorabilia and Prohibition relics. Whether you\u2019re sitting at a table with Napoleon worthy chairs, or going belly up at the bar, I promise you\u2019ll discover a rich piece of history to admire. But let me warn you \u2013 this little gem is only open on Friday nights so plan your trip through time accordingly. Plus, if you\u2019re a fan delicious food (and mind blowing guacamole in particular) be on the lookout for an appearance by Esteban Castro, owner of\u00a0Esto\u2019s Garage<\/a>. And if my argument isn\u2019t convincing enough for you, Caf\u00e9 Demongo\u2019s is a Travel Channel suggested destination. I mean, even\u00a0Ryan Gosling<\/a>\u00a0has pulled up a seat in the cozy, carefree hangout. Yes, THEE\u00a0Ryan Gosling<\/a>. This is not a false alarm. I may have gotten a touch carried away on this one. But if crazy is being a fan of time travel, priceless Detroit relics, great craft-cocktails, guacamole and Ryan Gosling\u2019s face\/life, so be it.<\/p>\n<\/h1>\n![\"Wright](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/Wright-and-co.-2-300x168.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"wright](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/wright-and-co-1-300x168.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h1>\n6.\u00a0<\/em>Wright & Co. \u2013 Downtown<\/strong><\/h1>\n1500 Woodward | wrightdetroit.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nWright & Co. has perfectly designed a stylish, old-school and comfortable atmosphere that offers a variety of high-quality craft cocktails. Belly up at the mile long bar, or slide into a cozy red leather booth to enjoy your sips and admire the sights of the shiny pressed-tin ceiling and rich wood flooring. Relish every moment of your stay because there\u2019s quite an impressive wait to get a seat, and your pals will be dying to hear about your time out on the town.<\/p>\n
What to try<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n- Snap Pea<\/strong> \u2013 Snap-pea-infused vodka, St. Germain with lime zest with frothy egg-white top<\/li>\n
- Rosemary & Pine<\/strong> \u2013 Pine-nut-infused bourbon, orange blossom honey and lemon, branch of flame-seared rosemary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"Punch](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/Punch-Bowl-4-300x199.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"Punch](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/Punch-Bowl-2-300x188.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h1>\n7. Punch Bowl Social \u2013 Downtown<\/strong><\/h1>\n1331 Broadway | punchbowlsocial.com\/detroit<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nPunch Bowl Social has taken the hassle of choosing between indulging in a reputable dinner and drink and an exciting social experience. All of your wildest wishes have been granted thanks to the Punch Bowl genie and his grown-up playground concept that combines timeless, old school entertainment (like bowling, ping pong, shuffle board, karaoke and vintage arcade games) with trendy comfort food and an impressive assortment of punch bowls, craft cocktails, craft beer, and milkshakes. Yup. Milkshakes. Plus, Punch Bowl Social\u2019s eats, taps and unique craft cocktails feature local Michigan breweries and Detroit distilleries like Two James Spirits. This venue is a Victorian inspired Colorado mountain lodge with exposed brick, reclaimed wood and a deer antler chandelier that will blow your mind. Stop in to eat, drink and be social in this magical gastro-diner-wonderland. I mean look at you, you\u2019re pretty dang wonderful yourself. And, well, you deserve it, champ.<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Bachelor\u2019s Punch Bowl<\/strong> \u2013 Old forester bourbon, Pimm\u2019s blackberry elderflower, liquor, pineapple guava, yerba mate tea and lemon juice<\/li>\n
- Same Thing We Do Every Night, Pinky<\/strong> \u2013 Short\u2019s Soft Parade, McCleary Bros apple pie shrub, Pimm\u2019s blackberry elderflower liqueur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"selden](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/selden-standard-2-300x199.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"selden](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/selden-standard-1-300x199.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h1>\n8.\u00a0Selden Standard \u2013 Midtown<\/strong><\/h1>\n3921 Second Avenue | seldenstandard.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nSelden Standard believes that what you\u2019re sipping on is just as important, if not more, than what\u2019s on your plate. Tastes change along with the seasons, so try not to get too attached. Everything on the menu is sourced from small producers, both local and across the globe, to create original cocktail masterpieces crafted from mindfully selected spirits, seasonal fruits and house made ingredients that will rock your socks off.<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Married to the Single Life<\/strong> \u2013 aged rum, cinnamon syrup, absinthe, and orange bitters<\/li>\n
- Scott\u2019s Folly<\/strong> \u2013 Cognac, raspberry shrub, lemon, yellow Chartreuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"Detroit](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/Detroit-City-Distillery-2-300x225.jpg\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0![\"Detroit](\"http:\/\/challengedetroit.org\/amandagettgen\/files\/2014\/12\/Detroit-City-Distillery-1-300x200.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h1>\n9.\u00a0Detroit City Distillery \u2013 Eastern Market<\/strong><\/h1>\n2462 Riopelle |\u00a0detroitcitydistillery.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\nAfter a long day of shopping in Eastern Market swing by the Detroit City Distillery. This slaughterhouse-turned-distillery tasting room has taken on a comfortable 1930\u2019s speakeasy look that makes each sip of your cocktail more, and more satisfying. Detroit City Distillery\u2019s drink menu features vintage and original creations exclusively using Detroit City spirits, house bitters, syrups and aromatics. Stop in to taste the history and toast to our beloved Motor City. Cheers!<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n\n- The Last Letter<\/strong> \u2013 DCD Railroad Gin, raspberry\/lemon\/vanilla shrub, lemon juice and egg white<\/li>\n
- Lost in Textation<\/strong> \u2013 Two Faced Bourbon, Pineapple Sage balsamic shrub, coconut, cinnamon, lime and house Aromatic bitters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Maybe it\u2019s because of Detroit\u2019s historic reign as the Motor City, but when a new trend surfaces we have a habit of picking it up and running with it at the speed of light. First pop-ups. Then food trucks. After that craft beer, artisan spirits and coffee. Now its craft cocktails and I\u2019m loving every […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,407,408,409,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-detroit","category-detroit-businesses","category-dine-detroit","category-drink-detroit","category-play-detroit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
- \n
- Roosevelt Park Swizzle<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Basil infused Havana Club run, Cointreau, strawberry, lime and balsamic vinegar reduction. Swizzled in a Collins glass over crushed ice and garnished with basil<\/li>\n
- Incondicional<\/strong> \u2013 Milagro Anejo tequila, coffee bean-infused Carpano Antica vermouth, Marie Brizard raspberry liqueur & lemon bitters. Stirred and served down in a rock glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n2. Two James Spirits \u2013 Corktown<\/strong><\/h1>\n2445\u00a0<\/em>Michigan<\/em>\u00a0|\u00a0twojames.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
Step into this gritty urban-industrial style tasting room and claim a seat at the bar in Detroit\u2019s first licensed distillery following the Prohibition. At Two James you can feel good AND do good by enjoying one (or five, don\u2019t let me tell you what to do) of their award winning and environmentally conscious handmade spirits. Your mother would be so proud. In fact, I say this calls for a toast. Let\u2019s toast to The Spirit of Detroit, its reenergization, its people and, most importantly, our awesome moms (hi, mom).<\/p>\n
What to try<\/em>:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Disco in the D<\/strong> \u2013 Medjool date and raising infused Grass Widow Bourbon, agave simple syrup, lemon and house bitters<\/li>\n
- Rosemary\u2019s Baby<\/strong> \u2013 28 Island Vodka, rosemary syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and a dash of soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n3.\u00a0Our\/Detroit \u2013 Corktown<\/strong><\/h1>\n2545 Bagley St. | ourvodka.com\/ourdetroit\/us<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
Our\/Detroit is the second member of the global Our\/Vodka family and the first micro-distillery in America. This micro-distillery also has a unique mission that underlines the spirit of the Motor City. Each ounce of vodka is crafted with character by using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Our\/Detroit infuses the authentic flavor of Detroit into the brand through a collaborative local team that is dedicated to invigorating the city through community engagement, outreach and celebration. How neat is that!?! So I invite you to engage in a day out on in the D, reach out and grab an Our\/Detroit craft cocktail and sip in celebration of Detroit\u2019s vibrant people and unwavering spirit.<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n
- \n
- Stop in at an\u00a0Our\/Detroit retailer near you<\/a> or come in for a tour and tasting at the micro-distillery.<\/li>\n
- Oh yeah, by the way – each week\u00a0Drought Juice<\/a>, an organic, cold-pressed, raw juice company in Metro Detroit, delivers a new juice to be incorporated into a signature Our\/Detroit cocktail. With a fresh Detroit focused cocktail each week, you\u2019ll always be in for a treat in the tasting room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n4.\u00a0Craft Work \u2013 West Village<\/strong><\/h1>\n8047\u00a0<\/em>Agnes St. \u00a0| craftworkdetroit.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
Craft Work is a friendly neighborhood craft cocktail bar in Historic West Village of Detroit. They\u2019re also serving up late night sushi, so we can forget post-bar Coney dogs downtown for at least one night (maybe). Come in, grab a delightful cocktail and break out your chopsticks because it\u2019s never a bad time for sushi (unless you have a fitting food allergy, in which case it\u2019s NEVER a good time for sushi).<\/p>\n
What to try<\/em>:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Dark and Stormy<\/strong> \u2013 Zaya Rum, Crabbies Ginger Beer, lime<\/li>\n
- Agnes Street<\/strong> \u2013 Gin, St. Germ, Chartreuse, Lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n5.\u00a0Caf\u00e9 D\u2019Mongo\u2019s Speakeasy \u2013 Downtown<\/strong><\/h1>\n1439 Griswold |\u00a0Facebook – Caf\u00e9\u00a0<\/i>D’Mongo’s Speakeasy<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
Step into a completely different era at Caf\u00e9 D\u2019Mongo\u2019s where the live jazz music will sooth your soul as you enjoy the novelty historic d\u00e9cor. Every inch of every room in the speakeasy is covered with jazz memorabilia and Prohibition relics. Whether you\u2019re sitting at a table with Napoleon worthy chairs, or going belly up at the bar, I promise you\u2019ll discover a rich piece of history to admire. But let me warn you \u2013 this little gem is only open on Friday nights so plan your trip through time accordingly. Plus, if you\u2019re a fan delicious food (and mind blowing guacamole in particular) be on the lookout for an appearance by Esteban Castro, owner of\u00a0Esto\u2019s Garage<\/a>. And if my argument isn\u2019t convincing enough for you, Caf\u00e9 Demongo\u2019s is a Travel Channel suggested destination. I mean, even\u00a0Ryan Gosling<\/a>\u00a0has pulled up a seat in the cozy, carefree hangout. Yes, THEE\u00a0Ryan Gosling<\/a>. This is not a false alarm. I may have gotten a touch carried away on this one. But if crazy is being a fan of time travel, priceless Detroit relics, great craft-cocktails, guacamole and Ryan Gosling\u2019s face\/life, so be it.<\/p>\n
<\/h1>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n6.\u00a0<\/em>Wright & Co. \u2013 Downtown<\/strong><\/h1>\n1500 Woodward | wrightdetroit.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
Wright & Co. has perfectly designed a stylish, old-school and comfortable atmosphere that offers a variety of high-quality craft cocktails. Belly up at the mile long bar, or slide into a cozy red leather booth to enjoy your sips and admire the sights of the shiny pressed-tin ceiling and rich wood flooring. Relish every moment of your stay because there\u2019s quite an impressive wait to get a seat, and your pals will be dying to hear about your time out on the town.<\/p>\n
What to try<\/em>:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Snap Pea<\/strong> \u2013 Snap-pea-infused vodka, St. Germain with lime zest with frothy egg-white top<\/li>\n
- Rosemary & Pine<\/strong> \u2013 Pine-nut-infused bourbon, orange blossom honey and lemon, branch of flame-seared rosemary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n7. Punch Bowl Social \u2013 Downtown<\/strong><\/h1>\n1331 Broadway | punchbowlsocial.com\/detroit<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
Punch Bowl Social has taken the hassle of choosing between indulging in a reputable dinner and drink and an exciting social experience. All of your wildest wishes have been granted thanks to the Punch Bowl genie and his grown-up playground concept that combines timeless, old school entertainment (like bowling, ping pong, shuffle board, karaoke and vintage arcade games) with trendy comfort food and an impressive assortment of punch bowls, craft cocktails, craft beer, and milkshakes. Yup. Milkshakes. Plus, Punch Bowl Social\u2019s eats, taps and unique craft cocktails feature local Michigan breweries and Detroit distilleries like Two James Spirits. This venue is a Victorian inspired Colorado mountain lodge with exposed brick, reclaimed wood and a deer antler chandelier that will blow your mind. Stop in to eat, drink and be social in this magical gastro-diner-wonderland. I mean look at you, you\u2019re pretty dang wonderful yourself. And, well, you deserve it, champ.<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n
- \n
- Bachelor\u2019s Punch Bowl<\/strong> \u2013 Old forester bourbon, Pimm\u2019s blackberry elderflower, liquor, pineapple guava, yerba mate tea and lemon juice<\/li>\n
- Same Thing We Do Every Night, Pinky<\/strong> \u2013 Short\u2019s Soft Parade, McCleary Bros apple pie shrub, Pimm\u2019s blackberry elderflower liqueur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n8.\u00a0Selden Standard \u2013 Midtown<\/strong><\/h1>\n3921 Second Avenue | seldenstandard.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
Selden Standard believes that what you\u2019re sipping on is just as important, if not more, than what\u2019s on your plate. Tastes change along with the seasons, so try not to get too attached. Everything on the menu is sourced from small producers, both local and across the globe, to create original cocktail masterpieces crafted from mindfully selected spirits, seasonal fruits and house made ingredients that will rock your socks off.<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n
- \n
- Married to the Single Life<\/strong> \u2013 aged rum, cinnamon syrup, absinthe, and orange bitters<\/li>\n
- Scott\u2019s Folly<\/strong> \u2013 Cognac, raspberry shrub, lemon, yellow Chartreuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h1>\n9.\u00a0Detroit City Distillery \u2013 Eastern Market<\/strong><\/h1>\n2462 Riopelle |\u00a0detroitcitydistillery.com<\/a><\/em><\/address>\n
After a long day of shopping in Eastern Market swing by the Detroit City Distillery. This slaughterhouse-turned-distillery tasting room has taken on a comfortable 1930\u2019s speakeasy look that makes each sip of your cocktail more, and more satisfying. Detroit City Distillery\u2019s drink menu features vintage and original creations exclusively using Detroit City spirits, house bitters, syrups and aromatics. Stop in to taste the history and toast to our beloved Motor City. Cheers!<\/p>\n
What to try:<\/em><\/p>\n
- \n
- The Last Letter<\/strong> \u2013 DCD Railroad Gin, raspberry\/lemon\/vanilla shrub, lemon juice and egg white<\/li>\n
- Lost in Textation<\/strong> \u2013 Two Faced Bourbon, Pineapple Sage balsamic shrub, coconut, cinnamon, lime and house Aromatic bitters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Maybe it\u2019s because of Detroit\u2019s historic reign as the Motor City, but when a new trend surfaces we have a habit of picking it up and running with it at the speed of light. First pop-ups. Then food trucks. After that craft beer, artisan spirits and coffee. Now its craft cocktails and I\u2019m loving every […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":129,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,407,408,409,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-detroit","category-detroit-businesses","category-dine-detroit","category-drink-detroit","category-play-detroit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/challengedetroit.builtrare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
- Lost in Textation<\/strong> \u2013 Two Faced Bourbon, Pineapple Sage balsamic shrub, coconut, cinnamon, lime and house Aromatic bitters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Scott\u2019s Folly<\/strong> \u2013 Cognac, raspberry shrub, lemon, yellow Chartreuse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Same Thing We Do Every Night, Pinky<\/strong> \u2013 Short\u2019s Soft Parade, McCleary Bros apple pie shrub, Pimm\u2019s blackberry elderflower liqueur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Rosemary & Pine<\/strong> \u2013 Pine-nut-infused bourbon, orange blossom honey and lemon, branch of flame-seared rosemary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Agnes Street<\/strong> \u2013 Gin, St. Germ, Chartreuse, Lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Oh yeah, by the way – each week\u00a0Drought Juice<\/a>, an organic, cold-pressed, raw juice company in Metro Detroit, delivers a new juice to be incorporated into a signature Our\/Detroit cocktail. With a fresh Detroit focused cocktail each week, you\u2019ll always be in for a treat in the tasting room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Rosemary\u2019s Baby<\/strong> \u2013 28 Island Vodka, rosemary syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and a dash of soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Incondicional<\/strong> \u2013 Milagro Anejo tequila, coffee bean-infused Carpano Antica vermouth, Marie Brizard raspberry liqueur & lemon bitters. Stirred and served down in a rock glass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n