Best Bars With Infused Vodka In Los Angeles
Never underestimate the creativity of Los Angeles barkeeps, who work wonders on dynamic drinks of all sorts. This is especially true for infused vodka concoctions that are not only unique, but are also so tasty the uninitiated will probably be game to try many more once accustomed to their tantalizing tastes. That said, following are five places with unique flavors in the form of infused vodka creations, dandy alcoholic treats neatly prepared for a tipple or two.
Nic's Martini Lounge
453 N. Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 550-5707
www.nicsbeverlyhills.org
Nobody in Beverly Hills has more knowledge about vodka than Larry Nicola, the name behind Nic's Martini Lounge and its extension called The Vod Box, an icy retreat inside the bar in which the potent stuff originally from Russia is dissected, tasted and enjoyed forever more. Before or after a tasting, order the most current infused vodka on the diverse and very imaginative menu.
Musso And Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 467-7788
www.mussoandfrank.com
Musso and Frank's has been the destination of choice during cocktail hour for Hollywood heavy hitters since the place opened nearly a century ago. But it isn't just a straight up martini with sidecar that brings in these spirited crowds. Many go-getters are happy to drink up any number of infused vodka drinks, representing every type of brand served in what is considered the oldest restaurant in this famous part of Los Angeles.
The Roost
3100 Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-7272
www.roostcocktails.org
Take one so-called dive bar where the jukebox always is on play, add in great prices and mix with a creative drink like vanilla vodka or vodka soda combined with loads of cherries, and you can call your Atwater Village outing a huge success. It's cash only at this joint, where you'll be excited to try whatever's next in fashion when it comes to infused vodka drinks and a host of other creative libations as well.
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Bar Lubitsch
7702 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 654-1234
www.barlubitsch.org
This West Hollywood-based vodka bar is Russian themed and full of infused libations best enjoyed by downing shots or in regular glasses on the rocks. All kinds of fruits, from grapefruit to pineapple and beyond, have been soaked in all kinds of vodka specifically for Bar Lubitsch's discerning customers. These tempting alcoholic tastes are typically served to a laid-back crowd, many of whom tend to get up and dance in the back room come the weekend thanks to the live bands playing there.
Messhall
4500 Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-6377
www.messhallkitchen.org
If you're looking to try an imaginative vodka cocktail, head for this Los Feliz-based bar and ask for the Amanda. What will you get? A cilantro-infused vodka packed with lime, pineapple juice and Serrano chili. Talk about spicy! After your first drink, chow down on delicacies from the raw bar, including the ceviche of the day and, of course, oysters on the half shell.
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Los Angeles freelance travel writer Jane Lasky, contributes to publications such as Travel + Leisure, Vogue and Esquire. Her weekly sojourning column ran in 40 newspapers for 20 years. Jane is anything but an accidental tourist and always travels with her pillow. Check out her articles on Examiner.org
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