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Full stop,” says first-time Top Bar attendee Ryan Lilola of Clover Club in Brooklyn. Don’t miss the ceviche and a spritz at Lylo Swim Club , the outdoor restaurant adjacent to the pool. It’s dark, sexy and nautical-themed with a serious tiki cocktail menu and Dave Muhlstein aka Captain Dave, a one-man-marvel behind the bar.
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“I am constantly looking for the intention of a classic drink and investigating what might have changed over time and how we can get back to that intention,” says Garret Richard, chief cocktail officer at Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club since it opened in 2021. A year later he started a “Tiki Takeover” series at Prime Meats in Brooklyn.
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If you’re lucky enough to get a pass into the Bamboo Room (the 30pax tiki bar at the back of the venue), you can try the Caterpillar Downfall, a minty green frozen delight. The drinks list is all about fun with a nudge towards classic ‘90s cocktails. Think frozen Pina Colada, Watermelon Martini, Mango Martini, or the Zombie on tap.
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