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Tonight’s Room
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items Each post features a different listening space. Find the furniture, décor and styling used to create that day’s atmosphere.
Dark, bittersweet and a little mysterious. Averna replaces the usual sweet vermouth for a richer, moodier take on the classic Manhattan. Tonight’s pour for Silver Springs, because some songs deserve something with a little more depth.
Black Manhattan Recipe
Bold enough to stand up to the classics. Wild Turkey 101 brings rich notes of vanilla, caramel, baking spice and orange peel, making it the perfect bourbon for a Boulevardier.
Wild Turkey 101 Pro 6-8Yo Bourbon 700mL
A drinks-cart essential. Just a couple of dashes adds spice, depth and complexity. And for our Silver Springs session, it’s one of the finishing touches in the Black Manhattan. A tiny bottle that earns its place in the bar.
Angostura Bitters Mixer 200mL
The ingredient that gives a Black Manhattan its darker edge. Rich, bittersweet and herbal, Averna steps in for sweet vermouth and brings a little more depth to the glass. A perfect match for Silver Springs…bittersweet in all the right ways.
Amaro Averna
A little citrus edge for the drinks cart. Bright, spiced and made for whisky cocktails, just a few dashes add another layer to a Manhattan-style pour. One of those small bottles that opens up a lot of cocktail possibilities.
Regans' Orange Bitters No. 6
The garnish that separates a good cocktail from a great one. Luxardo Maraschino Cherries are rich, dark and beautifully balanced, adding the perfect finishing touch to classics like the Mary Pickford, Manhattan and Old Fashioned. Even the syrup is wo...
Luxardo Maraschino Cherries
The candle that quietly became a design icon. Le Labo’s Santal 26 fills a room with warm woods, soft leather and smoky amber, creating the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to put a record on and stay a little longer.
Santal 26 Candle
A coffee-table classic and an easy fit for the listening room. Slim Aarons’ photographs of pools, parties and beautifully dressed people capture that effortless mid-century glamour perfectly. One of those books that doubles as décor and always deserv...
Slim Aarons: Women
Classic martini glasses with a crisp, elegant shape that makes any pour feel a little more special. Perfect for a Black Manhattan, and exactly the kind of timeless glassware that belongs on The B Side drinks cart.
6pc Krosno Avant-Garde 240ml Stemmed Spirit/Martini Glass Set
A small detail that instantly makes a cocktail feel more polished. Sleek, reusable and perfect for olives, cherries or a citrus garnish. Exactly the kind of understated bar accessory that earns a permanent spot on The B Side drinks cart.
Stainless Steel Cocktail Picks Metal Toothpicks for Appetizer
Written by Stevie Nicks about Lindsey Buckingham, it went from an album casualty to one of Fleetwood Mac’s most beloved songs. A little piece of vinyl history with two incredible sides.
Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way – Vinyl (Grey Sleeve, 7", 45 RPM), 1977