There are a lot of great NYC bars out there. But there’s one drink in particular catching our eye right now, made expertly at the Rooftop at Exchange Place. The drink is as good as the bar’s spectacular views, which include panoramas of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline.
This drink works on so many levels. It’s a timely one, mixing up things like peach that we tend to associate with late summer. It’s also a great means of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which commences mid-September. It’s also just plain refreshing, an ideal cocktail for these last hot gasps of summer.
Between summer beer drops and thirst-quenching cocktails and mocktails, we’re feeling pretty good about things. But if you’re in the need for something to impress a weekend guest, we suggest this cool cocktail. Read on for the full recipe, courtesy of the bar’s mixologist Cristine Marquez.
Cuban Rum Punch
Mixing up Cuban rum, schnapps, and a bevy of juices, this cocktail is pleasing to no end. Don’t let the drink down, use fresh citrus and juice when possible. You can plug in any number of rums but Havana Club is an exceptional option for this particular drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Havana Club Rum
- 1 ounce peach schnapps
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 1 ounce orange juice
- Simple syrup
Method:
- Fill a shaker with ice and add combine all ingredients.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge, orange slice, or cherry, if desired.
