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We recently wrote about some of the notable boutiques, restaurants and shops cropping up over on Smith Street in Brooklyn - a young, laid-back place to visit if you're planning a trip to New York and want to escape the constant bustle of Manhattan. Now, there's a cocktail lounge that merits a stop if you're feeling thirsty after shopping.
Whether it's a julep, swizzle or collins you crave, Brooklyn's newest cocktail lounge, Clover Club, offers clever old-school libations for aperitif aficionados and those of us who simply enjoy a cocktail with a little punch (or sour or fizz). The brainchild of Julie Reiner (co-owner of Manhattan's swanky Flatiron Lounge), the Clover Club opened in June and derives its name from the gin-based cocktail, as well as the a group of Philadelphia intellectuals who convened each month to dispel their cares over drinks and good conversation. The atmosphere is cozy and chic: a dimly lit space, with an intricate mahogany bar, pressed-tin ceilings, plush couches and oriental rugs calls on decades past, while a tucked-away stereo plays Billie Holiday.
Patrons will appreciate the comprehensive - and explanatory -- menu that differentiates a cocktail from a cobbler. I was taken with the Southside Fizz (a concoction of gin, lime, cucumber and mint), and the Improved Whiskey Cocktail, with rye, maraschino, absinthe and bitters. When hunger inevitably strikes, go for the deviled eggs topped with bacon croutons and the lamb burger with goat cheese.
Click here for a look at the full drinks menu (via New York Magazine).
Clover Club, 210 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY (718) 855-7939
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Heidi Mitchell is editor-in-chief of Town & Country Travel and Town & Country Weddings, and features and travel editor of Town & Country.
Adam H. Graham is a contributing writer for this blog; his work also frequently appears in Town & Country Travel, both in the magazine and online.
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