CREATIVE CONCOCTIONS

Shrinking portfolio? Drown your sorrows in these luxe libations.

By Megan Yeiter


Carnivale Martini Cazadores Reposado Tequila and Cointreau served with pomegranate juice and fresh lime juice. $9.75.

Carnivale, 702 West Fulton Market, 312.850.5005

The Cloud Gate Martini Grey Goose La Poire vodka and Champagne served in a martini glass rimmed with edible silver. Served alongside a Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Bean pendant necklace by designer Elsa Peretti. $199.

Tavern at the Park, 130 East Randolph Street, 312.552.0070

The Ultimate Margarita Seleccion Suprema Herradura Tequila combined with Grand Marnier 150th Anniversary, Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, pomegranate juice and a fresh lime, then garnished with a candied number nine. $69.

N9NE Steakhouse, Ghostbar, 440 West Randolph Street, 312.575.9900

Jumpin Juniper Bombay Sapphire infused with floral lavender and hibiscus with Porter Beer, white cranberry and served with a ginger nib rim. $9.

The Fifty/50, 2047 West Division Street, 773.489.5050

The Cartel Ransom Gewurztraminer Aquavitae and Farigoule Wild Thyme Liqueur finished with Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne and garnished with a fresh Cape Gooseberry. $20.

Pops for Champagne, 601 North State Street, 312.266.7677

La Serenissima Mionetto Brut Prosecco combined with Chambord and a sparkling 23Karat Gold Dust rim. $16.

Prosecco, 710 North Wells Street, 312.951.9500

La Dogaressa Black truffle vodka combined with extra virgin olive oil and a black and white truffle; garnished with a gorgonzola crème friache-stuffed olive. $16.

Prosecco, 710 North Wells Street, 312.951.9500

The spICE Manhattan Cherry brandy and Buffalo Trace bourbon cherry served in sweet vermouth-washed glass, and poured over cherry and cinnamon-flavored ice cubes. Garnished with brandied cherries. $17.

TRU, 676 North Saint Claire Street, 312.202.0001

The spICE Port Ruby port and orange fleur de sel Cardamom served on clove-infused ice cubes. $17.

TRU, 676 North Saint Claire Street, 312.202.0001

Apple Chokitini Citadelle Apple Vodka combined with Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur and Barenjager Honey Liqueur. $14.

Ritz-Carlton, 160 East Pearson Street, 312.266.1000

Galiano Mojito Muddle Lemon Peel and Mint combined with 10 Cane Rum and Galiano, topped with Lemon-Lime Soda on ice. $15.

Vivere, 71 West Monroe Street, 312.332.4040

Key Lime Mortini Charbay vodka and Licor 43 combined with fresh lime juice and half and half, topped off with a Graham cracker rim and a lime wedge. $12.

Morton’s The Steakhouse, 65 East Wacker Place, 312.201.0410

Agave Cocktail Partida Blanco tequila combined with organic agave nectar and fresh lime juice. $10.

Carnivale, 702 West Fulton Market, 312.850.5005

White Grape Martini Vodka, white grape juice and champagne garnished with fresh grapes. $11.

Viand, 155 East Ontario Street, 312.255.8505

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