Part of Sasha Petraske's speakeasy-style empire is Little Branch, a home of truly custom-cocktails served by suspender-clad mixologists behind a dark and sophisticated bar.
After walking through a dark metal door on a tight corner of 7th Avenue framed between dirty, often graffiti-covered walls, and then after trekking down an old, steep set of stairs, one suddenly finds the secretive basement of Little Branch, a classic cocktail gem that has actively sought out the elegance and refinement of another era.
While the cash-only bar does have a menu, the allure of Little Branch lies in the hospitality of the bartenders, who will mix any drink for you based on your choice of liquor and general preferences of taste. I was particularly taken with some variation of a ginger fizz, crafted with care and little pretentiousness. A wait for a table on a weekend evening can top a half hour, but the coziness of the bar and the swiftness of the service make any time spent drinking at Little Branch exceedingly special.
Little Branch
22 7th Ave S
New York, NY 10014
New York, NY 10014
