Grand Army Bar pays homage to the woes and wonders of public transit with MTA-themed cocktail menu * Brooklyn Paper
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Grand Army Bar in Brooklyn has launched a themed menu celebrating the MTA, featuring 14 cocktails inspired by the hardships and delights of commuting. Notable drinks include 'The 242nd St./Van Cortlandt Park,' a whiskey tiki swizzle, and the non-alcoholic 'Accessible Station.' This launch commemorates the bar's 10th anniversary and marks a return to themed menus since the initial 'Trains and Railroads' menu. Head bartender Patty Dennison highlights the challenges of creating meaningful drinks and the team's focus on summer flavors using fresh ingredients.
The bar's newest themed menu is an alcoholic homage to the city's transit system, featuring drinks inspired by the daily commute.
Head bartender Patty Dennison emphasized the importance of researching themes in order to create cocktails that genuinely relate to the MTA.
Grand Army is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this themed menu, reflecting on its journey since the initial 'Trains and Railroads' inspiration.
After a tough winter, the team opted for summery flavors, using fresh fruit and unexpected ingredients for a refreshing take on cocktails.
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