5 to Try: Classic Cocktails
By Kristy M. Graver, Citysearch Contributor
Forget the low-carb beer and go retro instead. From a classic martini to a timeless Manhattan, find the best 1950s-era cocktails in Pittsburgh.
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Kelly's bar and lounge
6012 Penn Cir S, Pittsburgh, PA
One sip of the swanky Manhattan (whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters) can turn a lowbrow beer-drinker into a sophisticated socialite. -
Club Cafe
56-58 S 12th St, Pittsburgh, PA
Order a gimlet and the bartender serves it perfectly: gin and a splash of Rose's Lime Juice, shaken then strained. -
Palm Court at the Omni William Penn
530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
A Tom Collins begs to be sipped in style--indulge under a swanky chandelier at this stunning hotel bar. -
Lava Lounge
2204 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA
The sidecar--a potent concoction of brandy, Cointreau and sweetened lemon juice--will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy all over.
